Shopping for a car battery? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our car battery buying guide to make an ...

You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...

️ 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 ...

Want to extend your car battery's lifespan? Switch off accessories, avoid long stationary periods, and protect your battery ...