A dead battery is hardly ever a pleasant surprise. Modern vehicles rely on electronics, sensors, and start-stop systems that place constant strain on the battery, making failures more frequent, ...

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We've all been there: You hop in your car, turn the key, and hear the dreaded click-click-click of a dead battery that can no longer turn over your starter. Now you're late for work, your coffee is ...

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In this report, we’re testing Topdon’s new V4500 Plus jump-starter on a 12-volt battery that is beyond dead. The product test actually is a precursor to the formal reintroduction of “Project Black ...

Unless you’re brand new to car ownership, you’ve dealt with at least a few dead batteries. It’s just another consumable that will eventually require replacement. When it does, it usually leaves you ...

Grab a $50 car jump starter and throw it in your trunk for when an emergency comes up. You'll be glad you did.

Every car absolutely needs both a jump starter and tire inflator as part of its emergency kit, so why not just get both in ...

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Pack one of our top picks for portable jump starters and ensure that a dead battery never keeps you from getting where you need to be. By Nick Hilden Updated Sep 25, 2024 3:00 PM EDT We may earn ...