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

"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 ...

Here's an overview some of the major electrical issues to watch out for and learn how to prevent them from happening.

Kids growing up in the 1980s were exposed to all sorts of now-legendary television shows and movies, many of which featured easily identifiable good and bad guys. The good guys always won, but the bad ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

So you've successfully jump-started your car back to life; what's next? The last thing you want to do is immediately shut off the ignition and hope the engine roars back to life the next time you turn ...

Although internal combustion engines rely on burning fuel and air to run, they do need some help starting up in the first place. In the old days, that could mean standing outside your car and getting ...