The Car Doctor recommends using a jump-pack as a memory saver when changing a car battery instead of a battery charger. A weak key fob battery can cause issues with restarting a car but should not ...

Next to buying new tires and the many maintenance items required to keep a car running, replacing the 12V battery is one of the costliest. Unlike a basic oil change that costs $35 for regular mineral ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Car batteries are a consumable item and need replacing every few years after normal wear and tear. However, new batteries sometimes lose their ...

Rivian owners have designed an adapter kit to replace the proprietary 12-volt lead-acid batteries in their vehicles with cheaper, off-the-shelf parts. A complementary solution could also allow keeping ...

The old-fashioned 12-volt lead acid battery hasn't changed much since the mid-1950s. Now it's getting a makeover to handle a host of new responsibilities in electrified, automated and software-defined ...

Q: I plan to change my car’s battery myself. Can I safely keep my battery charger connected to the charging post to maintain all established memory settings? A: At AAA, when we change a battery, we ...