I’m not a car person, but there’s one accessory that takes permanent residence in my trunk, and it’s over 40% off for Memorial Day. I would recommend it to all drivers any sky.
For background, I’m someone who doesn’t know much about cars. My grandfather was a mechanic, so I learned a lot about cars, but I’d never had to deal with car problems myself — until last month, when I had to jump-start my car’s battery on my own.
My beloved 2011 Toyota won’t start and makes a strange noise when I turn the key. Like any responsible young man, I immediately FaceTimed my dad and played the audio for him. In less than a minute, he determined that I needed to start my car to get it running. (Spoiler: He’s right.)
Luckily for me, I have Powrun P-ONE Car Emergency Start Battery Pack, a gift from my apparently psychic father. It’s currently 40% off, with an additional 5% off if you use a clip-on coupon.
This 12-volt portable emergency starter is a complete kit that will get your car battery running again without the help of another vehicle or anyone. Comes with mini jumper cables and instructions, making it almost fool-proof. (As a car idiot, I say this with pride, I have used this bag to start my car many times.)
It’s easy to use. You prepare your car just like you would jump out of another car – pop the hood, find the battery, connect jumper cables. Then, using the black connector attached to the jumper cable, plug the jumper cable into the battery pack, matching the blue plug with the corresponding port on the battery pack. You then flip the switch to turn on the battery pack and a green light on the jumper cable connector will indicate you have a good connection. Then all you have to do is try to start your car again and the extra charge bank should give you the energy you need to get it going.
While my specific model is no longer available, this model from the same manufacturer is very similar and is now on sale for Memorial Day. The battery has enough power to start your car up to 25 times on a single charge and is compatible with 12-volt gasoline and diesel engines.
In addition to helping you move around, this battery also comes with a flashlight, compass, and several other ports that you can use to charge your phone or other devices. It also has a display that shows your usage and remaining battery power. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to store in the glove box or luggage.
I don’t like to claim that any product saves lives, but this product certainly does. Luckily for me, my car battery died in a relatively safe location during the day, but the situation could easily have been worse. In addition to the convenience of not needing another car to start, this portable car battery is as much a safety tool as it is an automotive tool. I feel so much better while driving knowing I have it in my trunk, ready to go when I need it.
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