For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.

Multimeters can be a useful tool for both novices and professionals to limit their mistakes in automotive repair. Here's how to properly use one.

To avoid blowing a fuse, destroying the multimeter, or risking injury, do not attempt to test current higher than the maximum allowed for your unit. Among other things, multimeters can determine: ...