"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A dead car battery can happen to anyone. It can happen to you, too, if you forget to turn off your ...

If you've been driving long enough, this scenario might sound familiar: You get into your car, turn on the ignition, and then... nothing. Your battery is dead, and you're probably going to be late.

You can jump-start a dead car battery by using jumper cables to connect its terminals to the terminals of a functioning car battery or a standalone jump starter kit. However, if you don’t know how to ...

The easiest way to check the starter on the vehicle is to use jumper cables to bypass the vehicle's electrical system. With the ignition turned off and the transmission in "park" -- and with all due ...

A dead battery in your car can mean the difference between getting home safely and being stuck somewhere for hours. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to revive your car and get you back on the move, ...