A dead car battery can leave you stranded and be a real headache. But if you carry jumper cables or a battery jump box in your trunk and know how to use them properly, you can get back on the road in ...

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Follow this step-by-step guide to using jumper cables By Jeff S. Bartlett Every drive begins with a 12-volt battery starting the car, even in electric vehicles. Without that essential spark, the trip ...

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Few feelings are worse than hopping into a car with a dead battery. Whether you’re on your way to work or in the middle of nowhere, it’s not a situation you want to find yourself in. While you could ...

A lawn mower battery can be a finicky thing. Before you try to jump-start it with your car's battery to get back to mowing, consider these safety guidelines.

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Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...