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If you forget to turn off your ignition or headlights, or you live in a very cold climate, or have an alternator that’s going bad, a dead battery is almost inevitably in your future. I keep a set of ...

Remember the days when you didn't have to think about what to do next if your car battery died? You just pulled out your trusty jumper cables and took care of it. Things aren't quite that simple ...