A car battery charger will make sure you can start your car if you're not using for a while. If you’re going to be storing a ...

Trickle chargers and smart chargers with testing and maintenance capabilities serve the common purpose of charging batteries, but they differ in their functionality, efficiency, and features. So with ...

You’ve had several columns about a guy who doesn’t drive often and wants to keep his battery from dying between starts. You recommended a trickle charger to keep ...

Whether you're dealing with a dead battery on a cold morning or just trying to maintain your car during long periods of no driving, knowing how to properly charge a car battery is important. A ...

We just bought a winter home in Arizona and plan to spend five months there. I will buy a new vehicle on my next trip there, probably a mid-sized sedan, and will leave it parked in the garage when we ...

You’ve had several columns about a guy who doesn’t drive often and wants to keep his battery from dying between starts. You recommended a trickle charger to keep the battery topped up. Another reader ...

A car battery is essential for your car to function properly. It will power the starter motor when you fire up your engine, and will power every one of your car’s electrical components. They perform a ...

Dear Car Talk: You've had several columns about a guy who doesn't drive often and wants to keep his battery from dying between starts. You recommended a trickle charger to keep the battery topped up.

I was going to post tot he Pics thread, but this seemed a derail. So, here we are. Current (HA!) issue is a flat battery on a car that gets not-enough driving. It's curb parking, so running a cord for ...