"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rumor has it the Third Eye Blind song "Jumper" was originally an ode to jumper cables, but the record ...

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

Jump-starting dead batteries with portable jump-packs has never been easier, and in the case of cars and pickups, never more economical. Portable jump-packs are essentially a high-capacity battery in ...

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 ...

There's no greater disappointment then getting ready for a night on the town, or packing up your car for a nice trip, and your car battery is dead. Next comes the question: is my car battery at the ...

In order to jump-start your car, you will need another car with a working battery. Make sure the cars are parked close to each other so the jumper cables can reach the good battery car and the dead ...

Starting a car with a dead battery can be challenging, but did you know there are techniques to help you out without needing a jump-start from another vehicle? A dead car battery can be a real hassle, ...