Between the invention of the self starter and the end of the 20th Century, the best portable car jump starters weren’t something you carried with you. They were heavy lead-acid automotive batteries ...

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In an emergency you will need to be prepared and have the right gear in case you need it. Carry equipment for treating injuries, inflating or changing tires or starting a dead battery. Cars are safe ...

Q. I have a Toyota Tacoma that has a problem, the battery goes dead eventually. The shop thought a parasitic drain, but after doing some testing after about 20 minutes any drain is gone. They ...

There are a ton of clever hacks on social media today, and to be honest, a good number of them can help you save money and even get out of a tricky situation. For instance, grabbing the nearest 18V ...

EV batteries rarely fail, but when they do it doesn't have to kill the car. This new video shows that not only can it be cost-effective to replace a battery, but in some cars you can actually upgrade ...