Own a gas-powered car? Let’s talk about why choosing the right car for a jump start matters more than you think.
It looks like a flashlight, but also jump-starts your car - Is it worth it?
Many modern cars are pretty good at shutting off power to anything you left on that could end up killing the battery. Older cars, on the other hand, forget to turn off that overhead light (or it’s just a frigid day), and you’ll be looking for the jumper cables.
If there are portable battery chargers for everything else, why not your car? Not only do they exist, but they’ve also actually been around for quite a few years.
While some are just made to jump-start your car’s dead batteries, others have a few additional tricks up their sleeves, like the JumpSmart 10-in-1 that resembles a simple flashlight. The question is, is it worth the price and, more importantly — does it actually work?
JumpSmart 10-in-1
I’m a big fan of flashlights (who knows why), but I’m also partial to portable battery packs. Put them together and behold, the JumpSmart 10-in-1 Multi-Tool (pictured below) from Limitless Innovations that can also rescue your car.
Saving the jump start feature for last, here are some of the highlights of the JumpSmart 10-in-1 that was shipped to me for review:
- 330 Lumen LED flashlight with about 500-ft. reach and four modes: High, Low, SOS, strobe and red flashing
- Dual USB ports to charge other gadgets like your smartphone or tablet
- Safety tools including a compass, thermometer, reflector strip and audible alarm
Then there’s its biggest promise: that it’s “powerful enough to jump start most cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, lawnmowers, ATVs and more” thanks to its four-cell Lithium-Polymer battery. I have the perfect vehicle in mind to try it on …
Does it really jump-start a car?
Meet Marcy, a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that my wife drove for years. When she upgraded to something from this century, the Jeep was passed down to our oldest son. Even he’s moved onto something newer, and now the Jeep that just won’t quit belongs to his younger brother.
This car tool can jump start, charge phones and much more
The CarAIDE is an 18-in-1 multi-tool built specifically for road emergencies. It’s a flashlight, compass, burglar alarm and a charger that can jump-start your car – not to mention your phone or other devices. All this and more is in one tool that fits in your glove box.