Push-starting can be a viable way to crank a car with a manual transmission. However, it won't work for every vehicle, and ...

Some drivers have to jump start their cars regularly when temperatures drop. Here's why car batteries are so sensitive to low ...

Having to deal with car problems can become overwhelming. If you have suspension problems, like shockers or absorbers becoming worn out or brakes being somewhat squeaky, these are on the normal scale ...

Car manufacturers design start/stop systems with special batteries and components to handle thousands of engine cycles.

In this article you will learn how to jump start a car, suv or truck. Plus, you know what you need to execute the jump properly. It’s a cold, dark night and you’re walking out to your car. You get in, ...

Starting a car includes a series of noises, but a loud grinding shouldn’t be a part of it. Here’s why. A lot happens under the hood of a car when it starts up. The fuel pump sends fuel to the ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 23, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. When your car’s engine won’t start and all ...

The Kentucky Humane Society is warning drivers to check their car hoods before starting their engines this winter — it could end up saving a cat's life. An injured kitten was brought to the nonprofit ...

The Shortcuts app on the iPhone allows you to create so many cool automations that are performed without user input when certain triggers are detected. In the case of CarPlay, you can build your own ...

Although internal combustion engines rely on burning fuel and air to run, they do need some help starting up in the first place. In the old days, that could mean standing outside your car and getting ...

Car start-stop systems create dangerous intersection delays and driver distraction while delivering minimal fuel savings, but ...