Follow this step-by-step guide to using jumper cables By Jeff S. Bartlett Every drive begins with a 12-volt battery starting ...

A dead car battery can ruin your day, but jump starting your car is one of the simplest fixes you can do yourself. Whether you left your lights on overnight or your battery finally gave up after years ...

One of the most commonly overlooked items on cars and trucks is the battery. Always out of sight, it's also usually out of mind—until it isn't, and you're stuck. Jumper cables are only helpful as long ...

Picture this. You're ready to drive around town in your hybrid car and realize you left the headlights on — oops. This could mean a couple of things, but there's a pretty good chance that the battery ...

If the battery (or batteries) in your 2018 GMC Canyon run down, you could use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Canyon. The following steps explain how to do so safely. Before ...

Given that most cars today are automatics, a portable jump starter has become a necessity. Driving a manual car has some distinct advantages. It not only requires focus and attention but also ...

I’ve been writing about cars, car accessories, and car electronics for more than 30 years and have owned almost a dozen cars over that time. Half of those vehicles were older and several only driven ...