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

Brush away any dirt or gunk from the posts, because you'll need to create as clean and solid connection as you can. First, connect one end of the red clamp to the positive post on the dead battery.

If it partially turns over but doesn’t start, wait 10 minutes then try again. If a dead battery was the problem, it should start up no problem. Get ready to disconnect your jumper cables once ...

Even a gas-powered car needs a working battery to power the electronics and crank the engine. Here's how to charge your ...

No longer must you interact with your fellow human beings if your car battery goes flat in the carpark. You can jump the car yourself, with a compact device that fits in your glovebox.