Replacing a car battery was one of the first things I learned to do on a car. I’ve probably replaced a dozen batteries under various conditions—in my garage, outside in the snow, in a store parking ...
You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...
Every driver will inevitably encounter car issues. From flat tires to squeaky brakes, anything can happen to your vehicle throughout its lifetime. That’s why it’s doubly important to be on top of your ...
Knowing what your car’s warranties cover comes in handy when vital parts like your battery die. The good news is that there are options available to cover all or part of the expense when you need a ...
One of the worst feelings you can have when getting behind the wheel of your car is turning the key in the ignition, and hearing only, "click, click, click, click." That's right. Your car battery is ...
Some drivers have to jump start their cars regularly when temperatures drop. Here's why car batteries are so sensitive to low ...
The battery is one of those components of your car that you don't really pay any mind to until it's already malfunctioning. Unlike your engine or suspension, after all, the battery doesn't really ...
You're running late, your car won't start, and you're standing there with jumper cables and a charger wondering –– do I have to disconnect the battery before I juice it up? The short answer is no, you ...
As drivers, we are all likely to experience a flat battery at some point. Car batteries usually last around five years, and ...
Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...
There are a ton of clever hacks on social media today, and to be honest, a good number of them can help you save money and even get out of a tricky situation. For instance, grabbing the nearest 18V ...
Finding out your car battery is dead is one of the worst ways to start a day, and can be even worse if you're out on the town and don't have any way to get back home. Doing a quick search online to ...