A jump start uses a working battery to supply enough current for the starter motor, then lets the alternator recharge the ...

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Motorists have been warned not to get caught out by the "flat battery blues" on Monday as thousands of cars are started for ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Winter is almost here, and ...

Picture this: It's the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 -- and your car won't start. Hopefully this isn't a familiar scene. But according to ...

Starting a car with a dead battery can be challenging, but did you know there are techniques to help you out without needing a jump-start from another vehicle? A dead car battery can be a real hassle, ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A dead car battery can ruin your day in a second. In extremely low temperatures, they can appear out of nowhere, when you might not even have known that your battery was low. AAA ...

We've all experienced it at one time or another: You put the key in the ignition, and nothing happens. You're met with silence or maybe a faint click, but there's no sign of the engine cranking and ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

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Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.