If you've ever turned the key and heard that dreaded click instead of the roar of your engine, you know just how crucial a reliable car battery can be. Whether you're maintaining a weekend cruiser, a ...

️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...

A couple of decades ago, having a dead battery usually meant pulling out jumper cables and hoping your friendly neighbor (if you didn't own a secondary car) would be kind enough to give you a jolt to ...