Thinking about buying a used car battery? Learn if it's safe, what to check for, and when it might actually be a smart move.

There's a good chance you haven't driven your car in a few weeks—and a car can only sit unused for so long before its battery dies. Now's the time to go and check yours. If your battery is indeed dead ...

Learn how to bring a dead battery back to life through reconditioning and save money. Not all car batteries can be reconditioned. The primary disqualifying reasons include visible signs of heavy ...

When dropped from an inch or two above a hard surface, a good battery won’t bounce, and will sometimes land standing up. A dead battery, on the other hand, will bounce. Thanks to [Lee] and a few ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing more annoying than checking the time on your wall clock and realizing the battery's already dead, or plopping down on your ...

When it comes to helping a car with a dead battery, there are two approaches to take – a portable jump starter or a battery charger. Both of these products bring your battery (and car ...