Nobody wants a dead car battery. Few things come with as much frustration as going to start the car and getting one of those tell-tale signs of a dead battery. If you don't want to (or can't afford to ...

Recently, you gave a reader three suggestions for keeping his rarely used Toyota’s battery from dying while it sat. You recommended: A. Disconnect the negative terminal with a wrench (messy), B. Hook ...

Most drivers expect their car to start without hesitation, but the battery behind that reliability does not last forever. On average, a standard car battery lasts about three to five years, while ...

You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...

There once was once a time, hopefully long ago, where we threw our old, dead batteries into the trash. These included ...

For the past several decades, Home Depot has served as a legit one-stop shop for DIYers in need of budget-friendly must-haves to aid with virtually any project that might arise on the home front. Of ...

Dear Car Talk: Love your column! Recently, you gave a reader three suggestions for keeping his rarely used Toyota’s battery from dying while it sat. You recommended: A. Disconnect the negative ...