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Dead batteries have a way of showing up at the worst possible time. Whether it’s your car, motorcycle, boat, or lawn equipment, keeping batteries charged and healthy can be a constant struggle. The ...

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car’s battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car’s charging system keeps your battery topped up.

NOCO GENIUS1 smart trickle charger maintaining a car battery in winter storage to prevent cold-weather failure. Winter is tough on batteries. The cold slows their performance, while weeks of ...

Whether you're getting ready for a road trip or just popping to the store -- there's nothing worse than finding your car battery drained. Sure, you can always ask a neighbor for a jump to give your ...

The seasons are changing, and in the Northeast, we’re putting away classic cars, mowers, and other warm-weather powersports toys. That means a lot of batteries will be going on tenders. And what do ...

This article was updated with new information in December 2025. A vehicle’s performance starts–no pun intended–with its power source, making battery care one of the most important—yet ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.

Your car battery can be a temperamental creature. It needs to remain at peak performance, all year long and in all kinds of conditions. The best way to keep your battery primed and ready for action ...