Testing your battery regularly will prevent a dead battery from ruining your day. There’s only one way to answer the question, “Is it my battery, or something else” when your car won’t start: Hook up ...

Many people enjoy working on their cars, whether it's just small tune-ups and repairs or complicated custom mods, but that doesn't mean they don't appreciate tools that can save them time and allow ...

A highway that delivers electricity to trucks as they roll? It’s real on this segment in Indiana. NCDOT to truckers: Stay on interstates in Western N.C. International’s engine ready for EPA 2027. For ...

The concept of building your own hydroelectric generator seems simple at face value: use gravity to impart as much force as possible onto a turbine, which spins a generator, thus generating ...

High interest rates and expensive new-car financing are pushing drivers to repair, not replace, lifting demand for aftermarket parts. The U.S. vehicle fleet is aging, expanding the industry’s ...

Flat batteries are still the most common cause of breakdowns in winter. The need to use our cars’ wipers, heaters and lights more often coincides with colder temperatures – which make the chemicals ...

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus is a premium power station that is more than enough for home power loss emergencies, if a little too heavy to be used regularly for off-grid vacations. The peace of mind ...

Hybrid cars are often praised for their efficiency and advanced electrical systems, but one small component still causes big headaches the 12-volt battery. Unlike traditional cars that rely solely on ...

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Every drive begins with a 12-volt battery starting the car, even in electric vehicles. Without that essential spark, the trip can’t even start. AAA reports that battery-related roadside service calls ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For decades, cars, trucks, and other vehicles have had an electric cigarette lighter built into the dashboard or some other easily accessible ...

In this episode, we pull a 1955 Willys CJ-5 out of a Wyoming barn after 51 years. We button up the engine, swap to a 12-volt one-wire alternator, fix a stubborn oil-pressure prime, drop the front clip ...