We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

In this video, we use a 60,000 psi waterjet cutter to cut open a car battery and an alternator. The contents of the car battery reveal unexpected insights, and the ...

First, let’s talk about why car batteries die. There are actually several reasons. Sometimes, after we park and turn off the engine, we forget to turn off the headlights or the radio, and these ...

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Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Certain types of car insurance are required by almost all states, ...

The chances of being caught stranded are practically non-existent if you have a reliable jump starter. Here are the very best ...

A Dodge dealer in Wisconsin has a zero-mile Viper crate engine that is eagerly looking for a car to call home.

V batteries in pricey battery-electric vehicles are failing, and causing quite a stir among EV owners. We provide some examples of the issues owners face and explain why EVs never have alternator ...

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Setting up with the basics is the first step toward a productive garage or workshop. These Harbor Freight essentials provide ...