If your car clicks but won't start, the problem can usually be traced to the battery, and the fix could be as simple as a jump-start or tightening a cable.

Between the invention of the self starter and the end of the 20th Century, the best portable car jump starters weren’t ...

Jump-starting your car is an essential skill every driver should know. It’s simple once you get the hang of it, but doing it ...

No need to get your nose close. Use a voltmeter or multimeter (your new best friends). Then check the battery voltage—around 12.6V when off, above 13V when running (with engine on). And, while testing ...

Verify the Battery’s Condition Verifying whether the battery is dead or discharged can help prevent unnecessary diagnosis. If the engine doesn’t start when turning the key in the ignition, these tips ...

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Like all battery types, AGM batteries can have their share of problems, though, particularly if they are not properly maintained or as they age. The symptoms of a bad AGM battery aren't always ...

Traditional cars use a 12-volt battery —usually a chunky lead-acid unit—to start the vehicle and power the electronics. You may expect that EVs, with their massive drive batteries, don't need ...

Some have battery clips or a cigarette lighter plug on one end and plug into the OBD2 port. You would connect it to the jump starter pack and backfeed the car's computers via the OBD2 port.