Which trickle charger is best? A dead battery can put a real damper on your day. When it’s finally time to remove the cover on your winter-stored vehicle and take it out for a spin, the last thing you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Simply keeping your car battery clean and fully charged can extend the battery’s life considerably. While it is easy to see when battery terminals start building up corrosion, it is impossible to look ...

Dear Car Talk: 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.