A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...

Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly dispose of the dead battery.

There is no one-size-fits-all tool to do everything, so you will need a checklist of what's required to do the job correctly.

A car battery may be a small piece of the puzzle under the bonnet, but it’s up there with the most crucial components. Without a properly functioning battery, the car will struggle, or even fail, to ...