If you've driven cars long enough, you can relate to our readers' stories about cars with dead batteries. Since few people get into the driver's seat without intending to drive, turning the ignition ...

Learn how car batteries can be drained quickly and easily. See common causes, simple mistakes, and tips to prevent unexpected battery failure.

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

Without a working car battery, you're unlikely to get very far. It's worth knowing the lifespan of a typical battery so you're not caught dead on the roadside.