Jumpstarter Cables Too Short? Here's How to Start with an Alternative Ground Point
Jumpstarter cables too short? Clamp red onto the positive terminal and black onto a ground point of unpainted metal. Here's how to start safely when you can't reach the battery.
What factors determine the power of a jump starter?
What factors determine the power of a jump starter? Mostly the CCA, plus cable thickness, clamps and temperature. Here's how to choose enough starting power.
Jump starter for a hybrid car: what works, what does not, and how much CCA you need
A hybrid has two batteries. You only ever jump start the 12V starter battery, and the same CCA rule applies as with any other car. Here is how it works.
Peak current or CCA on a jump starter: what does that big number really say?
What's the difference between peak current and CCA on a jump starter? CCA is the only value that really says something about starting power. Here's why, and how to make the right choice.
Car will not start? These are the 5 most common causes (and what to do right away)
Car will not start? A dead or weak battery is by far the most common cause. Read the 5 causes here, what you can do right away, and when a jump starter helps.
Which jump starter is suitable for the Volkswagen Golf?
Which jump starter suits your Volkswagen Golf? The right CCA value per engine variant, from 1.0 TSI to 2.0 TDI and the Golf GTE hybrid. Find the best choice straight away with our jump starter sele...