Battery booster

[thenorthster]

Thought it was worth mentioning this one ... after getting stranded at Gatwick by a flat battery last year (probably my fault - the car had a central locking fault at the time), a colleague recommended one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DBPOWER-12000mAh-Portable-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01DLRGY8A/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=dbpower+battery+booster&qid=1554488342&s=gateway&sr=8-6

I managed to find a nearly-new one on eBay for a bit less, and stashed it under my driver's seat. Fast forward six months to a trip away with some friends, flat battery in the morning (probably somebody left the boot lid ajar or similar) - bonnet up, clipped the booster onto the battery terminals, she started first time, problem solved (total delay maybe 90 seconds).

These things can allegedly jump start petrol engines up to 6 litres, so the GTi was no problem (quite a drop in percentage charge though - don't waste it on charging your phone etc.!)

For less than the price of a year's breakdown cover, I'd say every car should carry one. Three breakdowns in 13 years of driving, all of them were flat batteries. No more of those for me 

[Octoparrot]

I've got an Energizer one and it managed to start the car when I had an unexpected flat battery last year even though I hadn't recharged it for months, it got me out of a tight spot as I was in a bit of a rush at the time. Needless to say I always carry mine in the boot now. 

[muff1991]

I’ve been wanting one of these for a while... but it’s one of those things You only need it when: “you need it” I’ve got a second car or most places I go I’ve usually got someone nearby to jump start plus I have RAC for £10 a month covered across the bored whatever car etc, so never brought one, but always wished I had! But to sum up... I STILL want one to keep in the car and at some point I will pull my finger out and get one! A total delay of 90 seconds to jump start says it all and it pays for itself
Saves pulling second car over, getting leads out shed and faffing about!


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