Picture this — you're set to go out, and you try to start your car, but all you hear is a clicking noise. Even worse, nothing happens. Such a situation leaves you with two options. The first is ...

According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that go unnoticed or are ignored. There are signs to watch for that may ...

If you’ve ever accidentally left your car’s lights on and come back to a dead battery (guilty) you understand the annoyance of waiting for a towing company or friend to jump the battery for you. It’s ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader having issues getting a car started. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader having issues getting a car started. AP ...

For the most part, modern cars are incredibly durable and reliable. If you avoid bad habits, most mainstream vehicles are easily capable of reaching 100,000 miles. However, despite how robust ...

Starter motors sit at the center of every modern ignition, yet most drivers only notice them when the key twist leads to silence. I want to unpack what that small electric motor actually does, how it ...

Portable car battery jump starters can be essential in case of a battery emergency. If your car refuses to start from a weak or dead battery, these compact devices can jump-start your car wherever you ...

The summer heat can take a significant toll on your car battery, causing the fluid inside it to evaporate slowly and eventually rendering it unusable. Unfortunately, it often doesn’t reach this point ...