A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle. Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

Learn how to make your car battery last longer with this expert advice from CR. These simple steps will catch any battery issues before they cause trouble.

The Topdon BT200 Battery and Charging System Tester showed up at exactly the right time. I’ve gotten a couple of sporadic check engine lights from a low-voltage code with no noticeable difficulty ...

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 ...

You might think a brand-new car battery would be good to go the moment it's installed. However, the reality is different — not all new car batteries come fully ...

The Duralast Platinum AGM 47 H5-AGM is part of the Car Batteries test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Car Battery models like the Platinum AGM 47 H5-AGM are rated on multiple criteria, ...

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.