Spot Dem Everything About Cars
So, your car battery has given up on you, and to make matters worse—you have no jumper cables. Wahala! But don’t worry, this is not the end of the road (literally). If you ever find yourself in this situation, here’s how to bring your car back to life like a pro—no cables needed!
Method 1: The Push-Start Method (a.k.a. “Oga, Make We Push!”)
This only works if your car has a manual (stick-shift) transmission. If you’re driving an automatic, just relax and call for help!
STEPS:
- Find two or three strong people (or promise your guys free lunch).
- Turn the key to the ON position.
- Press and hold the clutch pedal (the third one, for automatic drivers who are lost).
- Put the car in second gear (not first—first is too jerky!).
- Shout “Push am, push am!” while your helpers push the car forward.
- Once the car picks up speed, quickly release the clutch and tap the accelerator.
- If it starts—congrats! If not, try again (or dash your helpers extra money for motivation).
Method 2: Battery Swapping (for Those With Street Sense)
If another car is around but there are no jumper cables, you can temporarily swap batteries:
- Remove the good battery from the other car.
- Put it in your car and start the engine.
- Once your car is running, don’t off am o!
- Quickly switch back to your dead battery while the engine is still running.
Note: This method is risky, so only attempt it if you know what you’re doing!
Being stranded with a dead battery is stressful, but with these tricks, you can save yourself from embarrassment (or expensive towing fees). The real lesson? Always carry jumper cables—unless you enjoy pushing cars! You can find good Jumper Cables HERE.
Have you ever been in a dead-battery situation? How did you survive? Share your story in the comments!
