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Cars and Transportation

Examine It! The Right Way to Give Jump Starts

January 30, 2013

With temperatures plunging in the northern hemisphere, mobile mechanics are always on the go. One of the most common problems is a dead battery. But changing it isn't always the best or only solution. Often, a simple jump start will get it up and running again - simple, but not foolproof. In the worst case, a wrong move can explode the battery. We explain how to give jump starts properly.

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