Although a car alarm is designed to deter thieves and vandals, a damaged or malfunctioning system can repeatedly go off without cause, creating a loud distraction and leading to complaints from your neighbors and coworkers. In most cases, this is caused by a bad battery, faulty wiring, or a malfunctioning sensor. Whatever the cause, it’s … Read more
As someone who’s spent years tinkering under the hood, I’ve come to know that the first measure of the dependability of a vehicle lies in its battery. A weak or dead car battery can either leave you stranded somewhere, or else make you late for work, school, or other appointments. But how do you know … Read more
Chevrolet’s Bolt electric car is an excellent subcompact vehicle that’s gained much popularity in local markets. Part of the popularity undoubtedly comes from its affordability and its many well-liked features. But does this EV have fast charging? Yes, the Chevy Bolt electric car does have Level 3 DC fast charging capabilities. Charging at that level … Read more
Like anyone else who drives a Chevy truck, you’ll likely check the battery first if the vehicle won’t start. But what happens if the battery is in excellent condition? Why else wouldn’t your Chevy truck start? A Chevy truck with a good battery won’t start if its starter motor fails. That will mechanically prevent the … Read more
Despite the prevalence of maintenance-free car batteries on the market, many people still use more conventional wet batteries. In simple terms, these are batteries that you have to maintain by topping them up with battery water. But how do you know when that water runs low? Low water levels in a car battery will manifest … Read more
Gel batteries offer plenty of advantages over other forms of batteries on the market. However, they have precise requirements for charging them correctly and safely. So, what’s the best way to charge a gel battery without damaging it? The best way to charge a gel battery is with constant voltage charging. That approach offers you … Read more
There are plenty of different battery types on the market. Just the same, there are also different charger types, each with unique benefits. Float chargers, trickle chargers and multi-stage chargers; how are they all different? A float charger will keep a battery at 100% without causing an overcharging condition. That’s because it can sense when … Read more
The alternator is a component powered by your car’s engine. Its main job is to keep the car battery recharged, so it’s ready to deliver the necessary cranking power to start your vehicle the next time. Unfortunately, it can cause an overcharging, silent, but potentially damaging condition. You can tell if your alternator is overcharging … Read more
A car battery is one of those components you install and forget about, at least until it gives you problems. Thankfully, they’re not too problematic other than dying out at the end of their lifespan. But, unfortunately, a battery that overcharges is also bad, if not worse, than one with no charge at all. Signs … Read more
Modern cars have a strong reliance on electrical and electronic components. As a result, a car’s electrical system is just as critical to its function as its mechanical one. You can minimize any possible downtime by understanding what causes electrical problems in vehicles and how to troubleshoot them. Electrical problems in cars can be caused … Read more