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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.

A couple of decades ago, having a dead battery usually meant pulling out jumper cables and hoping your friendly neighbor (if you didn't own a secondary car) would be kind enough to give you a jolt to ...

Only attach jumper cable clasps to the correct locations in the guide. Be cautious with your choice of grounding metal to attach a clasp to. Turning your keys in the ignition, only to realize your car ...