A dead car battery happens to almost everyone at some point. According to the American Automobile Association, the common causes include corrosion build up, extreme heat or cold, too many accessories ...

Make sure you know what your positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals are, as the jumper cables will have to attach to them. Jumper cables are red and black for a reason. The black wire ...

Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...

Picture this. You're ready to drive around town in your hybrid car and realize you left the headlights on — oops. This could mean a couple of things, but there's a pretty good chance that the battery ...

Hybrid vehicles have become a popular and reliable option for drivers wanting both fuel-efficiency and eco-friendly choices. Combining a traditional engine with an electric motor and battery, hybrids ...