The average car battery has a lifespan of about three to five years. Proper maintenance and care can make a big difference if ...

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 ...

Why does it always seem like your car battery chooses the day you’re running late to get to work in the cold, dark, snow, or rain to give up the ghost and stop working? You jump in the car, turn the ...

The winter seasons are debatably when your car's battery works its hardest. You need your battery in top shape to power the cabin heating, light the way through blizzards with high beams, and more ...

Every battery needs a 12-volt car battery, even that newfangled electric car you're driving around. 12-volt car batteries continue to be the biggest part of the $100-billion auto battery market, and ...

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - This winter weather has put a strain on everything, schools, and infrastructure, and while those things take our focus — it’s important to not forget about your car. If your ...

How Long Do Batteries Last? There are a few primary types of vehicle batteries, including lead-acid, AGM (absorbent glass mat), EFB (enhanced flooded battery), and lithium-ion. With the ability to ...

The 12-volt battery is one of the least complex components in modern vehicles but one of the most crucial. If it’s not in good condition, the engine won’t start, nor can any of the vehicle’s fancy ...

While replacing a car battery used to be a fairly simple process, it’s often much more complicated in modern cars. After reading some of the potential problems noted below, you may decide it’s a chore ...