See exactly how a starter actually spins a motor thanks to this nifty custom see-through model. Starter motors are incredibly convenient pieces of engineering. Instead of having to use a hand crank to ...

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.

The title says it all. I don't know about new cars, but when a car doesn't start you sometimes see people pushing it in order to get it going? Does this work when you have a dead battery, or when the ...

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few sounds can ruin a car owner's day quicker than a "click, click, click" when you turn the key in the vehicle's ignition. While other issues ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Recently, I saw a post on social media about using a tool battery to jumpstart a car.

How do I fix my car not starting in the cold? From flat batteries to locked car doors, here are the most common causes in ...