Q. I have a Toyota Camry with the V6 engine. I have an Interstate battery that is 81 months old. I have recently read your article on the life span of a battery. What brand of battery would you ...

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.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: My 2018 Subaru Forester (60,000 miles) is slightly overdue for a sparkplug change. The estimated replacement cost is $650. The car runs extremely well ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: The battery in my Toyota Tacoma dies periodically. My shop thought it was a parasitic drain, but after testing any drain was gone after 20 minutes.

When selecting a car battery, it's important to consider factors like cold cranking amps, reserve capacity, and warranty length. Rodents are drawn to all types of cars, not just specific makes or ...