If you’re driving along and suddenly see the battery warning light illuminate on your dashboard, you might wonder: Can your car battery die while driving? It can be unsettling, and many drivers don’t ...

A failing battery might seem straight forward to spot, but a failing alternator can be a little more difficult to identify without knowing its voltage output.

This Noco portable battery can jump your car's dead battery, and also charge your phone, even when you're stranded in the ...

The standard voltage in the alternator of a modern car is 13.8 to 14.6 volts. It is sufficient for the regular operation of electrical devices, including battery charging. If the voltage is lower, the ...

It seemed like a good idea to plug the van into my home so that I could turn on the air conditioner and cool it off before we hit the road after Albuquerque had heated up to almost 90 degrees. The ...

An illuminated battery light means there’s something wrong with the car’s charging system, which primarily consists of the battery and alternator, along with some associated components.

A: It’s possible. If the alternator and/or its voltage regulator is failing, the alternator could send too much voltage and fry the battery. Q: But Will a Car Start With a Bad Alternator?

Dealing with a low battery in your car? Don't worry—maybe all it needs is a bit of a recharge. Here's a helpful step-by-step on how to charge your car battery.

I had a new battery installed in my 2000 Volvo S70 a couple of months ago. The car sat for a couple of weeks, and now the battery appears to be dead.

Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...

Every car has a red “alternator” or car battery symbol in the instrument panel that illuminates when the ignition is switched on.