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 ...

Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...

The production date printed on the unit can help determine if preventive replacement is necessary, particularly before ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: My wife and I are planning to look for a new or pre-owned vehicle and are considering getting an SUV or Crossover for the first time. Which makes and ...