If you've ever turned the key and heard that dreaded click instead of the roar of your engine, you know just how crucial a reliable car battery can be. Whether you're maintaining a weekend cruiser, a ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When your car needs a new battery, you have to walk a fine line between finding one that fits your budget and getting something that won't ...