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 ...

Car door chimes can drain your battery overnight when keys are left in the ignition, causing mysterious dead battery problems ...

Frigid temperatures can bring an uptick in battery problems, notes AAA. Car batteries tend to fail in cold temperatures especially if the vehicles are not driven for extended periods. Driving your car ...

Even before cars were primarily powered by electricity, batteries have been a vital automotive part, working alongside the gas-powered engine. Thanks to your car's battery, you have essential features ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Cold temperatures shocked drivers Monday morning, with many vehicles struggling to start as winter weather arrived in the area. Drivers are familiar with flat tires or low ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases, you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

Electric vehicles and hybrids feel like the future, until a warning light pops up and the car starts living at the service ...

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 ...

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.

A hybrid has two batteries, and the bigger one matters more than most drivers realize. Here's what can happen when it fails, plus signs to watch for.