I have a 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited with 166,500 miles on it. Recently, the alternator went bad, and being a 75-year-old ...
If it’s less than 14 volts, there’s a nut on the alternator’s B+ terminal that connects to a thick wire that transfers the power from the alternator to the battery. If that nut is at all loose or ...

The rite of spring

Boston’s snowiest winter in a decade (which stood out all the more because the decade itself was actually the least-snowy in ...
Join Austin as he takes you through a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing an electrical problem in his drift car. From inspecting the alternator belt to replacing the alternator itself, this ...
An unavoidable reality of owning a car is the 12V battery. If the battery is healthy, it should read 12 or so volts, and you ...
Vehicle recalls can affect almost every part of your car, from brakes to airbags. Addressing them promptly is crucial for staying safe on the road. In 2024, the New York DMV reported that one in five ...
SINGAPORE – A motorist deliberately stepped on the accelerator while an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer was conducting a fuel gauge inspection on his car at the Woodlands ...
SAN ANTONIO – An estimated 2 million vehicle owners in Bexar County could face new costs starting this November. November is when a new state law will require some vehicles to pass an emissions test ...
In a recent test of portable jump starters, I chose the Gooloo GT6000 as Best Overall for its unparalleled power capacity, ...
Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence amid his involvement in a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday afternoon. Woods blew a 0.00 on an ...
Opting for a modern hybrid powertrain is like adding garlic to any savory dish: It just makes things better. Case in point: the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This year’s version of the hybridized ...
China has put everyone on notice, but you probably already knew that by now. European, Japanese, and American automakers have struggled to sell their EV shapes at a reasonable price, without ...