When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

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Car batteries tend to die at the most inconvenient moments, so periodic testing is the best way to avoid these troubles. Knowing what causes repeated battery failures can help you stay ahead of the ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

Other warning signs include any corrosion or white or grey deposits around the battery's terminal, which should be cleaned ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

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If your car battery is three or four years old, the first serious cold snap could be the morning it quits. Here’s how to spot the warning signs. Cold weather exposes weak car batteries, increasing ...

My “unicorn” Volvo V90 plug-in hybrid wagon is almost four years old. Here’s how healthy its high-voltage battery is.

It's something most drivers will likely deal with at some point: you put your key in the ignition and turn it, only for the engine to struggle to start or not make a sound at all. In many cases, this ...