We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Electrical diagnostic work is one of the most challenging parts of automotive repair. It can be incredibly daunting for beginners or DIY ...

A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

Car batteries supply and store the electricity used in your vehicle. It can be frustrating to find out your vehicle's battery has failed as you’ll likely be unable to start the engine. Unlike far ...

Although your vehicle's battery is essential to its operation, it's also easy to forget about—or at least take for granted—when everything is running smoothly. That, of course, changes when your ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down the ...

[Piffpaffpoltrie] had a problem. They found the InLine VA40R to be a perfectly usable multimeter, except for a couple of flaws. Most glaring among these were the tiny sockets for the test probes.