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We've all been there: You hop in your car, turn the key, and hear the dreaded click-click-click of a dead battery that can no longer turn over your starter. Now you're late for work, your coffee is ...

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I’ve been writing about cars, car accessories, and car electronics for more than 30 years and have owned almost a dozen cars over that time. Half of those vehicles were older and several only driven ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. This article was updated in December 2025 ...