The further a battery is discharged, the longer it will take to recharge. Usually, it takes several hours to effectively recharge a battery.   

If a battery is almost completely discharged, it can take up to 12 hours or more to recharge. If the battery becomes hot to the touch while recharging, then immediately stop charging. Follow these steps when recharging a battery.

Battery failure can happen for a variety of reasons. 

Listed below are a few examples:

Getting the longest battery life can depend on how you balance three factors: the vehicle, the battery and the climate. Fortunately, there's technical information that guides us to make the right battery buying choice.

There are certain common rules to long battery life, such as:

Did you know 50-70% of all warranty-returned batteries are simply discharged? They are still good batteries. Then why do people think they need replacement?

My dad, a long-time shop owner, always told me that battery testing is not rocket science. But, if it is not conducted correctly, it can cost a lot of people time and money. Dad was right! Let's take a look. If your battery's engine won't turn over, but it starts immediately with a jump, it must be the battery, right?

Will you be traveling this Memorial Day? Don't start out on a spring or summer road trip without these important care care tips from automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach.