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

Portable jump-starters for cars are mysteriously little boxes, and they can be the most handy-dandy objects you keep in your vehicle. These devices are there for when everything goes wrong and your ...

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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 ...

Few sounds can ruin a car owner's day quicker than a "click, click, click" when you turn the key in the vehicle's ignition. While other issues with the starting system may ultimately prove the culprit ...

Portable jump starters have proven themselves invaluable, replicating the functionality of old-school jumper cables while adding other features and being easier to carry as well. If there’s one catch ...

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Turning your car over and not hearing the expected sounds from the engine is enough to send waves of frustration over your body. Generally, this shouldn’t be a problem if you have jump starters, but ...

Any time you hit the road, whether you’re taking a short or long trip, it’s a good idea to have backups handy. A spare or backup tire, some anti-freeze, windshield wash fluid, a road hazard kit, and, ...

You're living life on the edge if you're driving around without a portable jump starter in your vehicle. Even if you've got a brand-new car and/or a battery, there's always the risk of your engine not ...