Most drivers expect their car to start without hesitation, but the battery behind that reliability does not last forever. On average, a standard car battery lasts about three to five years, while ...

Frigid temperatures can bring an uptick in battery problems, notes AAA. Car batteries tend to fail in cold temperatures especially if the vehicles are not driven for extended periods. Driving your car ...

Car door chimes can drain your battery overnight when keys are left in the ignition, causing mysterious dead battery problems ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Cold temperatures shocked drivers Monday morning, with many vehicles struggling to start as winter weather arrived in the area. Drivers are familiar with flat tires or low ...

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 ...

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly — usually by swapping the positive and negative cables – can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.