One of the most common issues I see in the shop is a car that won’t start because of a weak or failing battery. Drivers often mistake the symptoms—slow cranking, dim lights, or electrical glitches—for bigger engine or alternator problems,…
The alternator is one of those parts most drivers don’t think about until something goes wrong—like a dead battery or flickering headlights. If you’ve ever wondered What Is the Function of the Alternator in a Car Engine, here’s the simple…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a customer pull into my garage with that worried look, saying, “My car wouldn’t start this morning, so I jumped it—now I’m scared I ruined my battery.” It’s a common situation…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen drivers stuck on a cold morning, convinced their starter or alternator failed — when really, it was the battery. That’s when I get the familiar question: Does Cold Weather Affect Car…
Last week a customer rolled into my garage worried that his car wouldn’t start after he installed a dash cam. He thought the camera might have been the culprit. That got me thinking—Does a Dash Cam Drain Your Battery When…
I’ve lost count of how many times someone has called me saying, “My car won’t start, I think the starter’s dead—what do I do now?” It’s one of those gut-sinking moments: you turn the key (or push the button), and…
One question that pops up more often than you’d think—especially from curious DIYers or folks dealing with a dead battery—is what happens if you throw a car battery in water? Let me tell you straight: it’s a terrible idea, and…
Yes, absolutely—another car can charge a dead battery, and that’s one of the most common roadside fixes I’ve done for stranded drivers. When someone asks me “Can Another Car Charge a Dead Battery?”, I usually explain that it’s really about…
One of the most common garage myths I hear is: “Why Is It Bad to Store Car Batteries on Cement Floors?” For years, people have believed that setting a battery directly on concrete would cause it to discharge or go…
Absolutely—it might surprise you, but something as small as an interior light can drain a car battery if it’s left on long enough. I’ve had plenty of cars come into my shop where the owner thought the alternator or starter…