If the starter motor on your car stops working, you have two options: Replace it, or repair it. Most people (including me), would probably just buy a new starter and chuck the old one in the trash if ...

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Push-starting can be a viable way to crank a car with a manual transmission. However, it won't work for every vehicle, and ...

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MassDOT launches a campaign to provide new drivers with Car Safety Starter Kits to improve roadside visibility and safety.

Yes, starter motors seem like a natural for the job, delivering high torque in a compact package. But starting a car engine is the very definition of a low-duty-cycle application, since it should only ...

MassDOT has launched a campaign to distribute Car Safety Starter Kits to new drivers, aiming to improve roadside visibility and safety.