When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

Multimeters can be a useful tool for both novices and professionals to limit their mistakes in automotive repair. Electrical diagnostic work is one of the most challenging parts of automotive repair.

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

From budget picks to pro favorites, multimeter brands earn mixed reviews. Here's how some of the most popular choices stack up.

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...