You get what you pay for with jumper cables, so it's worth spending a little extra for a good set. It really doesn’t take a lot to wind up with a dead battery: a dome light accidentally left on ...

Energizer Jumper Cables for Car Battery, Heavy Duty Automotive Booster Cables for Jump Starting Dead or Weak Batteries with Carrying Bag Included (16-Feet (6-Gauge), $19.97 GOODYEAR, [4 GAUGE] Heavy ...

If you've been driving long enough, this scenario might sound familiar: You get into your car, turn on the ignition, and then... nothing. Your battery is dead, and you're probably going to be late.