Most owners of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles don't spend a lot of time thinking about car batteries until it's time to get ...

Car battery specs conform to standards developed by the Battery Council International (BCI) and the SAE. Many of the specs appear on the common battery label or sticker as well as in battery ...

A car’s battery powers everything from starting the ignition to running electronics. But over time, the battery can lose its charge and experience a dip in performance. A typical sealed lead-acid (SLA ...

Cold weather has a way of exposing weak links in your car, and the battery is almost always the first to fail. Plenty of ...

Your car's 12-volt battery is one of its most vital components. It's responsible for sending electricity to the starter motor, which, in turn, sends power to the ignition system and cranks the engine.

Learn how to make your car battery last longer with this expert advice from CR. These simple steps will catch any battery ...

Driving your car to every event or on every occasion is only a good idea sometimes. After all, it may be inconvenient or impossible due to traffic jams or construction, or you may just go on holiday ...

If you know your car’s battery is on its way out, it’s best to replace it as soon as possible. You don’t want to get stuck on the side of the road because you ran out of juice. Thankfully, ...

All car batteries lose power over time. This isn’t a factor when the car is driven regularly, allowing the alternator to replenish the battery. But if the car is parked for an extended period, such as ...