I was going to post tot he Pics thread, but this seemed a derail. So, here we are. Current (HA!) issue is a flat battery on a car that gets not-enough driving. It's curb parking, so running a cord for ...

You’ve had several columns about a guy who doesn’t drive often and wants to keep his battery from dying between starts. You recommended a trickle charger to keep the battery topped up. Another reader ...

One year, I discovered my car was battery dead after returning from Florida. Had I purchased a trickle charger, it would have saved me from having to replace the battery. If you are in the market for ...

Imagine this. You're finally ready to go on that weekend trip you've been planning for months. Your bags are packed, the weather is perfect, and you can't wait to feel the wind in your hair. When you ...

️ 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 ...

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If you’re here, you’re probably part of one of two camps: Either (A), you need to store your car over the winter without the battery going flat, or (B), you need to store your car for even longer than ...

A vehicle’s performance starts with its power source, making battery care one of the most essential—yet approachable—maintenance tasks for any car owner. No matter your skill level, a little attention ...

As a child in my 40's, I spend my day combining my love of music and movies with a life-long passion for gaming, from arcade classics and retro consoles to the latest high-end PC and console games. So ...