Beginning this fall, Michelin Smart Jumper Cables are available in North America at auto supply retailers and mass merchandisers for around $40 (U.S.).

You likely have a problem on your hands if your jumper cables start to heat up and emit smoke. Here's what that might mean for your car or the battery.

VIKING 2-Gauge 20-Feet Jumper Cables: “The VIKING 20 ft. 2 Gauge Super Heavy Duty Jumper Cables ($40) can deliver up to 420 A, allowing you to start SUVs, trucks, buses, or boats in seconds.

Step 1: Get a set of jumper cables Make sure to carry a set of jumper cables in your car at all times, just in case you end up needing them. Any set will do the job, but we suggest looking for ...

Without it, the car wouldn't cooperate properly. Hence, it is impossible to jump-start a car with a dead battery. To ensure the battery isn't damaged, allow it to recharge when connected to the jumper ...

While wide swaths of gearheads can correctly and safely attach jumper cables with ease, those new to the art – or, some of us who are simply having brain freeze at the end of a bad day ...