Automotive maintenance is primarily about taking things apart and putting them back together. Sometimes that involves nuts and bolts, sometimes it involves gaskets, and other times it involves wires ...

Q: We have a Subaru Outback and a Toyota Prius. As soon as there are more charging stations around, we plan to get a Tesla Model S electric car. We have a pop-up trailer from which, when not in use, ...

Q: Should the battery be disconnected if a car is not used in the winter? In this case, it would be about five months. Does disconnecting the battery mess with the computer? Will I have a problem when ...

Not for safety reasons, but to preserve the charge. DEAR CAR TALK: This September, I will be parking a 2016 RAM pickup truck in long-term parking at an airport, for a month or so. Should I disconnect ...

I will be parking my car at the airport (undercover parking) for three weeks while I am away overseas. Should I disconnect the car battery or is it OK to leave it as it is? Much will depend on the age ...

Smart Energy Solutions has released a battery disconnect system for heavy-duty applications. The Battery Brain, an electronically based lightweight product, constantly monitors voltage through ...

Q: What is the proper method for storing a newer car for the winter, about six months? I have a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. I’ve heard disconnecting the battery isn’t necessarily a good technique with ...

Q: Now that we're retired, we're planning to go South for the winter. What is the proper method for storing a newer car for about six months? I have a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. I've heard disconnecting ...