As a mechanic with over a decade of turning wrenches in garages across the USA, I’ve tackled countless starter motor replacements—everything from a beat-up 2005 Ford F-150 to a sleek 2018 Honda Civic. The question I hear most often from…
I’ve been elbow-deep in engines for over a decade, and one question I hear all the time in the shop is, “Can a starter motor drain a car battery?” The short answer? Yes, it absolutely can. A faulty starter motor…
One of the scariest moments I’ve had behind the wheel was when my dashboard lights started flickering, the radio cut out, and the car eventually died right in the middle of traffic. That’s when I learned firsthand what happens if…
I still remember the first time I turned the key and got nothing but a faint click. No cranking, no engine rumble—just silence. Like a lot of car owners, my first thought was, “Great, the battery’s dead.” But after swapping…