Friendly Advice With Atu: JUMP OWN IT!!

written by atu

Dead car batteries? Naa.. Get a portable car battery charger, or a “jump pack”. They’re constantly getting smaller and more affordable, and can now be easily stored in your glove compartment. Many also include a USB port so you can charge mobile devices.

They are incredibly simple to use. Just connect both the positive and negative cables to the proper terminals on the dead battery, plug the cable into the charger, wait a minute, and start the vehicle.

As with any battery, portable jumpers will need to be charged from time to time… once every six months is typically enough to keep it ready to go.

Generally, you can find portable chargers for less than $50. High-end units, which offer features like waterproofing, are still under $200. A larger engine, for example a V8 in a pickup, SUV or muscle car, will require more battery power to start than a small four-cylinder in a compact car.

So, KNOW THAT before you get GOT!