A dead car battery is one of the most frustrating issues we all run into from time to time. And that’s why having a jump starter on-hand can be a game changer. That said, a good unit doesn’t just ...

Portable car battery jump starters can be essential in case of a battery emergency. If your car refuses to start from a weak or dead battery, these compact devices can jump-start your car wherever you ...

Portable jump starters have proven themselves invaluable, replicating the functionality of old-school jumper cables while adding other features and being easier to carry as well. If there’s one catch ...

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The average car battery lasts between three and five years, and they don't always give you signs that they're about to quit on you. This means that, at some point, you're likely to end up needing to ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. It used to be that a set of jumper cables (and an obliging fellow motorist) or a call for roadside ...