Years ago, especially before sealed, maintenance-free car batteries, most vehicle owners were more diligent about checking the battery and charging system because they feared a frozen battery.

Start the engine of the running car, and run it for 1-2 minutes while revving the engine to higher rpm. Attempt to start the car with the dead battery; if you get no response at first go back and ...

Push door method: gently push your door with light pressure to break the ice and then pull firmly. Repeating this method will help unfreeze the door from the frame. Warm water: using warm not boiling ...

Your car remains in its now-frozen slumber because its battery has died. Avoiding situations like this is why Consumer Reports tests car batteries and reports on its findings. Car batteries are ...