One of the most significant factors affecting the performance and safety of your portable jump starter is temperature. Car ...

The GP2000 is a 2000-amp model, which is on the lower end of the amperage spectrum for these kinds of devices (they range ...

Few feelings are worse than hopping into a car with a dead battery. Whether you’re on your way to work or in the middle of ...

Any time you hit the road, whether you’re taking a short or long trip, it’s a good idea to have backups handy. A spare or backup tire, some anti-freeze, windshield wash fluid, a road hazard kit, and, ...

A dead car battery is frustrating, especially when you're short on time. It can also be dangerous, depending on where you've broken down. What's worse is relying on others for jumper cables isn’t ...

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Portable car battery jump starters can be essential in case of a battery emergency. If your car refuses to start from a weak or dead battery, these compact devices can jump-start your car wherever you ...

Portable jump starters have proven themselves invaluable, replicating the functionality of old-school jumper cables while adding other features and being easier to carry as well. If there’s one catch ...

I’ve been writing about cars, car accessories, and car electronics for more than 30 years and have owned almost a dozen cars over that time. Half of those vehicles were older and several only driven ...