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Hoe vaak kun je jumpstarten met een volle jumpstarter?

Hoe vaak jumpstarten met een volle jumpstarter? Ontdek welke factoren het aantal starts bepalen en kies zo de juiste capaciteit.

Jumpstarter gebruiken of pechhulp bellen: wanneer kies je wat?

Jumpstarter of pechhulp bij een lege accu? Met een eigen jumpstarter ben je binnen een minuut weg. Bel pechhulp alleen bij een echt defect.

How do you test if your car battery is still good?

You test your battery with a multimeter: 12.6 volts is full, below 12.4 volts needs charging. This way you know before winter whether your battery still holds up.

Short trips and a flat battery: why it happens and what you can do about it

Short trips and a flat battery often go together: the alternator gets too little time to recharge it. Here's how to prevent it happening to you.

Jump starter for a boat: what CCA do you need?

Choosing a jump starter for a boat? The CCA value depends on your engine type, and watch out for MCA on the battery label and moisture on board.

What do you do after jump starting your car? Here's how to recharge the battery

After jump starting, disconnect the clamps once the engine is running steadily, and drive for at least 20 to 30 minutes to recharge the battery.