How annoying is it when you go out to your car only to find that your battery has gone flat? Even worse, now you have to wait for Road side assist to come and rescue you and who knows how long that will take. What if I told you there were easy options to get you back on the road quickly and easily. Having the right equipment is key, so lets go through the options you have to get your car started.
So who remembers the old fashioned jumper leads? They are big and clunky and take up room in the boot of your car, so you usually leave them in the garage. Do they look like the ones below?
So these were great in the old days, when not as much power was needed to get a car going. These days they are often not powerful enough to get a modern day car started. You also need to have another vehicle near you to be able to use them. There are other concerns with the computers in the cars and you have to be very careful when using them.
Another option that is available and that I use for my kids and husband is a jumper pack.
These get charged either through the cigarette lighter or USB port in the car or like we do and charge it at home and then put back in the car. The beauty of these is they have enough power to jump start the car, you don’t need any other vehicle with you and they are compact and store easily in the glove box. They also have USB charging ports on it to charge devises if you are going on a road trip and a torch if you need it. They are super simple to use and we deem them a necessary safety item. This specific brand is approximately $280 to purchase. There are cheaper ones out there but I couldn’t comment on their effectiveness, but I am sure they would be fine.
The last option and not one I have seen used for a very long time is roll starting the car. If the car is a manual, and on a hill, you can roll the car down, drop it into gear and start the car. I have never done this so couldn’t tell you how easy it is to do, but always an option.
How often have you been stuck on the side of the road?
How many times have you accidently left your lights on and drained your battery?
Hope this blog was helpful. Let me know in the comments if there are any other topics you would like me to cover.
Safe driving
Gabbi
