Paul S. 
A car whose crank is slower and takes longer to turn over, or one that does not have enough power to start the car could be a case of battery drain by accessories switched ON, weak connections, or even an … Read more
Your car may have a dead or drained car battery for a number of reasons – age, poor quality or it’s just that they may have suffered damage from prolonged deep discharge and other reasons. When your car has a … Read more
If your car battery is drained flat or aging, with a set of jumper cables connected right and a helpful neighbor with a charged battery, you jumpstart your car successfully almost all the time Well, “almost all the time” because … Read more
Car starters can be extremely reliable and last for many years. If you accidentally drive through high water levels with water splashing all over, there is always a risk that your car may stall or fail to start afterward even … Read more
Is your car turning over slowly when you start it? Or, do you hear the occasional click as you start it? Either of these symptoms can point to a faulty starter. Unfortunately, these signs are not limited to a faulty … Read more
If you plan to add aftermarket accessories – a sound system, a fridge, and others to your car or van then you should consider adding a second battery to your car to power the additional gadgets only. This way your … Read more
The car’s alternator fuse – usually a fusible link or wire in the fuse box under the hood on the passenger side near the battery plays an important role in protecting the alternator in case excessive and damaging currents are … Read more
Your car’s alternator can provide many years of faultless service thanks to the ever-improving reliability of the alternator and the available helpful articles on car electrical system maintenance. Even with that though, there are always challenges. For instance, you may … Read more
As the engine runs, it is normal for the engine temperature to rise. What is unusual and had to catch, is when the car alternator feels warm even when the engine/ ignition switch is off. In fact most car owners … Read more
Your car’s electricals rely depend on the power from the alternator to keep them working and the engine running. So, when this belt snaps, you can only run the car for so long until the battery runs out. While the … Read more
