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 ...

Whether you drive a 20-year-old Camry or the latest EV, your car will be equipped with a good old 12V car battery. It is ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

High-voltage batteries are expensive to replace. Here's what to know if you're wondering how long yours will last.

If your car battery is three or four years old, the first serious cold snap could be the morning it quits. Here’s how to spot the warning signs. Cold weather exposes weak car batteries, increasing ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...