Frequently Asked Questions

Jump starters are a new alternative to jump starting cars instead of the traditional way of using jumper cables. They are portable devices with a built-in battery that can easily start drained batteries in vehicles. This effectively eliminates the need for a second car to be present and the sensitive and sophisticated process of wiring to a second car.

Jump starters are rechargeable and a single charge can provide up to 5 jump starts or last for up to 6 months if unused. They can even act as a portable power bank to charge and power your devices like smartphones or tablets.

Auto jump starters are a lot easier to use than traditional booster cables. They are self-sufficient with a built-in battery and also have built-in protection to protect against mishaps due to incorrect wiring setup.

Here is a basic breakdown of how to use most auto jump starters on the market:

1. Turn the car off and remove the keys from the ignition.
2. Connect the RED positive cable to the positive terminal on the battery.
3. Connect the BLACK negative cable to the engine block or a non-conductive piece of metal in your car.
4. Once your cable clamps are in place, connect the jumper cable to the jump starter. As an additional step, some models may require you to turn the jump starter on.
5. Allow a few minutes to promote the flow of electricity from the jump starter into the battery of your car.
6. Proceed to start the engine.
7. Disconnect the jumper cable from the jump starter and then from the battery in reverse order.

Your decision on which jump starter you should buy should take in to considerations your exact requirements.

Most everyday vehicles do not require a jump starter with more than 400 amps. You may need up to a 2000 amps jump starter if you plan on jump starting bigger vehicles like semi-trucks or work vans regularly and multiple times per charge.