Jump-starting your car is an essential skill every driver should know. It’s simple once you get the hang of it, but doing it ...

Follow this step-by-step guide to using jumper cablesBy Jeff S. BartlettEvery drive begins with a 12-volt battery starting the car, even in electric vehicles. Without that essential spark, the ...

The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.

Even a gas-powered car needs a working battery to power the electronics and crank the engine. Here's how to charge your battery away from a charger.

You've just finished shopping and are ready to load your groceries in your trunk, but it's locked and you've determined that your car battery is dead. Years ago, this wasn't a big problem, as most ...

No need to get your nose close. Use a voltmeter or multimeter (your new best friends). Then check the battery voltage—around 12.6V when off, above 13V when running (with engine on). And, while testing ...

You can become self-reliant in an emergency situation with the help of the Noco Boost GB70 jump starter and power bank in one ...

Car experts emphasize quick, safe actions if you experience a breakdown during California’s summer heat: Move your vehicle ...

The car sat for a couple of weeks, and now the battery appears to be dead. Do you think the car has some sort of ... The session is over, but summer school is starting for lawmakers. What they'll be ...