Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

Cars of all makes, models and ages can experience sudden problems. Even with regular maintenance and checking, many components of your car’s system will need replacing at some point in their lifetime.

There’s nothing worse than stepping out into a cold parking lot only to find your car won’t start. While there could be a few reasons for that, a dead battery is one of the most common. You can always ...

Every car needs a battery to help it start and power its electronics. Here's how many volts this all-important component ...

If the engine or motors are the beating heart of your car, then the battery is akin to the lungs, breathing life into your car's starter motor, lights, infotainment system and climate control — even ...

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 ...