There’s only one way to answer the question, “Is it my battery, or something else” when your car won’t start: Hook up the best car battery tester and get a readout of what’s going on.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — The cold weather drains your car battery. It can leave you stranded ... You might think you're helping your car warm up by revving the engine, but Olsen says you're asking ...