The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...

VDC Electronics says its BatteryMinder Battery and Alternator Condition Tester provides the condition of a vehicle’s battery and alternator with the simple press of a button. The unit’s multicolored ...

A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle. Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

The voice on the other end of the phone had that "upset sound" to it that you just knew that he had messed something up and was going to ask me to bail him out. It came out, "Willie, I think that I ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

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 ...

For today’s shops, having the right diagnostic equipment is essential for accuracy, efficiency and customer confidence.

The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...