A dead car battery can ruin your day, but jump starting your car is one of the simplest fixes you can do yourself. Whether you left your lights on overnight or your battery finally gave up after years ...

Loose or corroded battery terminals restrict electrical power from reaching the rest of the vehicle, making it difficult to start even with a jump. Remove the cables from the terminals and clean them ...

Whether you have a push mower, a riding lawn mower, or a lawn tractor, many of their engines are powered by batteries. And the batteries are similar to automobile batteries except they are smaller, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Recently, I saw a post on social media about using a tool battery to jumpstart a car.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Kramer covers golf and luxury technology. Someone recently showed me a portable, self-functioning car battery charger, while ...

Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...

There's no greater disappointment then getting ready for a night on the town, or packing up your car for a nice trip, and your car battery is dead. Next comes the question: is my car battery at the ...

Hybrid vehicles have become a popular and reliable option for drivers wanting both fuel-efficiency and eco-friendly choices. Combining a traditional engine with an electric motor and battery, hybrids ...