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You’ll need a good set of jumper cables to jump start your car, which is why you should always carry a set in the trunk. Jumper cables should be 15 to 20 feet long, which is enough length to extend ...

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You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

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