One customer at an auto shop had a power drain issue that caused her to replace her car battery three times in one year.

Consider yourself pressed for time if the battery warning light turns on while you're driving. The red or amber light generally means one of two things: Either your 12-volt battery is weak and on the ...

Corroded or loose battery terminals, frayed cables, or even poor grounding can cause high resistance. That points to intermittent voltage or circuit issues, despite a “good battery.” High resistance ...

We’ve all been there before. You head out to your car on a chilly morning, only to start the ignition and realize you’ve got ...

These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

The 12-volt battery is one of the least complex components in modern vehicles but one of the most crucial. If it’s not in good condition, the engine won’t start, nor can any of the vehicle’s fancy ...

While replacing a car battery used to be a fairly simple process, it’s often much more complicated in modern cars. After reading some of the potential problems noted below, you may decide it’s a chore ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.