The alternator is not a complex piece of machinery, yet it’s an integral part of conventionally fueled vehicles’ electrical systems, and like all car parts, it will ultimately break down. Here are the ...

The battery is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about what powers a car's electrical system. After all, batteries are what supply power to most of our devices. However, ...

What are the signs of a failing alternator? How do I differentiate between a battery problem and an alternator problem? Every car has a red “alternator” or car battery symbol in the instrument panel ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

The battery indicator in your dashboard, much like the check engine light, is vague. It may be nothing serious, or it could ...

When you turn the car on, its dashboard briefly lights up like an overcrowded fast-food menu. An array of illuminated numbers, letters, indicators, read-outs, and symbols flash and quickly fade to ...