You may have heard that Coca-Cola will clean corrosion from battery terminals. It will ... but it's still a bad idea. Here's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all climbed into our cars, turned the key, and heard the car struggle to start. While sometimes this happens as the battery ages, hard ...

If you visit or call an automotive parts store or a professional car mechanic to inquire about getting the terminal ends of your car's battery cables replaced, they're going to ask a lot of questions ...

Swapping a car battery might seem like one of those basic maintenance tasks you can do blindfolded until sparks start flying, your stereo forgets who you are, and your car throws a tantrum. Most ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.

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 ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Winter is almost here, and ...

One of the worst feelings you can have when getting behind the wheel of your car is turning the key in the ignition, and hearing only, "click, click, click, click." That's right. Your car battery is ...

Portable car battery jump starters can be essential in case of a battery emergency. If your car refuses to start from a weak or dead battery, these compact devices can jump-start your car wherever you ...