We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Electric cars may be all the rage these days, but even before we had cars entirely powered by electricity, batteries were still vital ...

One of the worst-case scenarios while traveling, is finding yourself with a dead car battery. A dead battery in a car can cause several dangers, such as difficulty starting the engine, reduced ...

A dead car battery is frustrating, especially when you're short on time. It can also be dangerous, depending on where you've broken down. What's worse is relying on others for jumper cables isn’t ...

Automatic battery chargers can be awesome tools to have in the shop. They take all the guesswork out of making sure your batteries are full of that sweet, sweet juice you need to crank your engine to ...

One of the worst feelings you can have when getting behind the wheel of your car is turning the key in the ignition, and hearing only, "click, click, click, click." That's right. Your car battery is ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Recently, I saw a post on social media about using a tool battery to jumpstart a car.

If you've walked into a car dealership in recent years and encountered a puzzling web of cords on the floor, we've got an explanation. Modern cars, even non-EVs, rely heavily on their batteries to ...

Whether you're dealing with a dead battery on a cold morning or just trying to maintain your car during long periods of no driving, knowing how to properly charge a car battery is important. A ...

Consider a portable jump starter an essential part of your car's emergency kit. It might literally save you in an emergency. By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 7, 2025 3:15 AM EDT We may earn revenue from ...