(Hour 2c) Kevin Lawler from Auto Care Plus gave us tips on “listening” to your car. What is your car’s starter and battery saying when you start her up in the morning (especially on those cold ones)? Battery maintenance is something to consider, especially if you’re not driving at least an hour a day. Newer cars sap more energy from the battery to run all of those high-tech bells and whistles. Also, batteries on hybrid vehicles.