You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...

Even the best of cars can suffer from a dead battery. Whether it's a case of your lights being on overnight or the cold getting to it, there are plenty of ways a battery can give up the ghost.

Shopping for a car battery? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our car battery buying guide to make an informed choice.