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, ...

Dead batteries always seem to happen at the worst possible moment, whether it’s early in the morning before work, late at ...

A dead car battery is frustrating, especially when you're short on time. It can also be dangerous, depending on where you've broken down. What's worse is relying on others for jumper cables isn’t ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine this: a frosty morning, your car refusing to start after a long winter's nap, or the middle of nowhere with no help in ...

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 ...

I’ve been writing about cars, car accessories, and car electronics for more than 30 years and have owned almost a dozen cars over that time. Half of those vehicles were older and several only driven ...