If your car battery is dead, you can jump start it with jumper cables and a second working vehicle. First, correctly identify the battery terminals and then, connect jumper cables in the right order.

Using a jump box is safe in most circumstances, although it is possible to damage both your car and yourself. If you connect ...

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.

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly -- usually by swapping the positive and negative cables -- can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

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