Want to extend your car battery's lifespan? Switch off accessories, avoid long stationary periods, and protect your battery ...

A dead battery after a couple of weeks could be due to a faulty battery or parasitic draw. Undercarriage washes help remove salt and sand, while spray wax is minimally effective and can smudge glass.

Cold weather kills car batteries fast. If yours is 3+ years old, watch for these warning signs before you're stranded. Here's how to spot a failing battery ...

When temperatures plunge, the same cold that stiffens your fingers can quietly cripple the battery under your hood. Chemical ...

A deep freeze that gripped Ohio brought dangerously cold temperatures and led to school closures throughout the state. It didn't do any favors for your car battery, either. Cold weather might reduce ...

Other warning signs include any corrosion or white or grey deposits around the battery's terminal, which should be cleaned ...