Nobody likes auto stop-start in their car, so when it suddenly stops working, it may seem like a good thing. Sadly, it’s not. Here’s why.

Q. I have a Toyota Tacoma that has a problem, the battery goes dead eventually. The shop thought a parasitic drain, but after doing some testing after about 20 minutes any drain is gone. They ...

Q. I have a Toyota Tacoma that has a problem, the battery goes dead eventually. The shop thought a parasitic drain, but after doing some testing after about 20 minutes any drain is gone. They ...

Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...

Not everyone who owns a car uses it with the same consistency. If you live somewhere within easy walking distance of shops and services, for example, you may only take a drive once every few days, if ...