First things first, if the batteries have corroded, dispose of them according to your local waste authority guidelines, or you can drop them off at your local Home Depot store’s recycling bin.

We've all climbed into our cars, turned the key, and heard the car struggle to start. While sometimes this happens as the battery ages, hard starting can also be due to the buildup of corrosion around ...

Over my 50 years in the auto repair industry, I’ve repaired hundreds, if not thousands, of battery cable terminals. But one particularly troublesome situation stands out. Once while I was charging a ...

If you visit or call an automotive parts store or a professional car mechanic to inquire about getting the terminal ends of your car's battery cables replaced, they're going to ask a lot of questions ...

Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly ...

Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...