More than ever, two of the most popular essential car tools are being combined into one handy device. We tested the tire ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. Dead batteries don't care if you're late ...

The best jump starter doesn’t achieve top status just by shocking your car back to life whenever you have a dead battery. Beyond that prerequisite, this road trip essential has to simplify each step ...

We've all been there: You hop in your car, turn the key, and hear the dreaded click-click-click of a dead battery that can no longer turn over your starter. Now you're late for work, your coffee is ...

The harsh winter temperatures have us burping houses and turning on space heaters, but they are also affecting our cars. Along with a faulty alternator and leaving the headlights on, the cold weather ...

This rugged, easy-to-use jump starter doubles as a power bank—and never failed once. Dead batteries never happen at a convenient time—which is exactly why a reliable portable jump starter is one of ...

In this report, we’re testing Topdon’s new V4500 Plus jump-starter on a 12-volt battery that is beyond dead. The product test actually is a precursor to the formal reintroduction of “Project Black ...

We tested a bunch of the best tire inflator and jump-starter combos on the market. Here are the ones you should never leave ...

If you're stuck in the middle of nowhere, you might want to lean toward a portable jump starter. But if you're going to be tooling around town, a set of inexpensive, reliable cables just might save ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. This article was updated in December 2025 ...