What to do when your car won't start on a freezing morning.

If your car battery is dead, you can jump start it with jumper cables and a second working vehicle. First, correctly identify the battery terminals and then, connect jumper cables in the right order.

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You turn the key and nothing happens. The thermometer reads 10°F and your dashboard is dead black. Your battery is either ...

With a $40 device, you no longer need to ask strangers to awkwardly park their car next to yours. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer ...

We've all been there. Walk out to the car after work, drop into the driver's seat, and twist the key and—nothing! What the hell? Batteries don't last forever folks, and in especially hot or cold ...

The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.

One of the most useful tools for your safety and peace of mind while driving a vehicle is a portable jump starter. It wasn’t that far in the past that if you went to start your car and found the ...

A dead car battery is frustrating, especially when you're short on time. It can also be dangerous, depending on where you've broken down. What's worse is relying on others for jumper cables isn’t ...

Portable jump starters have become an essential part of modern car care and support kits, offering a reliable solution for dead car batteries without the need for another vehicle or professional help.