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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly — usually by swapping the positive and negative cables – can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — AAA crews are staying busy across West Michigan, with a blast of bitter cold leading to a spike in roadside assistance calls. The biggest source of problems in this kind ...

Picture this: You're driving along and you suddenly notice smoke coming from the front of your car. You pull over and pop the hood to find that the smoke is coming from your battery. Before you panic ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Here's some hot news for car owners: Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Virtually everyone who's been through a ...