"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of all the sophisticated mechanical parts in a modern vehicle—from turbocharged engines to advance safety ...

As with many modern conveniences, a vehicle's health hinges on its power source. Battery maintenance is an accessible skill regardless of your experience level. It's also arguably one of the most ...

Your car battery can be a temperamental creature. It needs to remain at peak performance, all year long and in all kinds of conditions. The best way to keep your battery primed and ready for action ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A dead battery can rapidly ruin your plans when your car won't start. Just like choosing the best battery brand, having the correct battery ...

We like the CTEK MXS 5.0 for its features and wide capabilities. If you're an enthusiast or collector, you'll find it to be a quality device. Battery Tender produces some of the best chargers out ...

A trickle charger is a simple device that plugs into the outlet in your garage (or outside, where available). The charging unit is connected to the terminals on your battery and a main power source to ...

The humble battery charger has evolved to a smart, microprocessor-controlled battery charger-maintainer, able to detect weak batteries and—to an extent—“repair” them, alert the operator to dangerous ...

Chances are good your car starts up every time on the first try. Starts that last are something modern car owners don’t even think about most of the time. But for decades, you might take a deep breath ...

Over the past few weeks we've looked at handy OBD-II monitors, flexible hose clamp pliers and screw-holding screwdrivers that make dropping screws less likely. This week's tool, a desulfator battery ...

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.