CTEK MXS 5.0 Smart Charger & Extension Bundle Review I’ve been there — you go to start your car after a cold weekend and hear that dreaded click of a dead battery. I tested the CTEK 56-926 Lithium US 12V LiFePO4 Battery Charger & 56-304 Comfort Connect Extension Cable Bundle on my SUV’s AGM battery, … Read more
CTEK MXS 5.0 Family Garage Kit Review I’ve been through my share of dead car batteries, and the CTEK (40-206) MXS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger and Maintainer and Family Garage Kit finally solved that headache. It charges batteries up to 110Ah and maintains larger ones up to 160Ah, which covers everything from my sedan to … Read more
3 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a boat battery at the marina Nothing ruins a day on the water faster than cranking a dead battery at the marina. You need a jump starter that’s compact enough to toss in a duffel but powerful enough to turn over a marine V6 or diesel inboard. I’ve … Read more
5 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a Subaru stuck in freezing Maine weather There’s nothing worse than turning the key in your Subaru on a 5-degree Maine morning and hearing nothing but a slow, sad click. A dead battery in freezing weather is a real problem, and you need a jump starter that won’t … Read more
7 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a tractor that’s been sitting all winter If you’ve got a tractor that’s been parked since last fall, you already know the drill: you turn the key and get nothing but a sad click. That cold, dead battery needs serious amperage to wake up, especially if you’re dealing … Read more
3 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a motorcycle where space is tight If you ride a motorcycle, you know that storage space is basically nonexistent. Finding the best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a motorcycle where space is tight isn’t just about power — it’s about something small enough to actually fit under your … Read more
7 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a big V8 engine that needs multiple starts If you drive a big V8 truck or SUV, you know the pain of a dead battery that needs more than one crank to fire up. I’ve been there, and a weak jump starter just won’t cut it when your … Read more
5 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a 16L diesel engine on a heavy truck If you drive a heavy truck with a 16L diesel engine, you know a dead battery isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a lost day. I’ve spent years testing portable jump starters, and the Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter lineup is … Read more
9 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter that won’t spark when you touch the clamps together I’ve owned cheap jumper cables that scared me every time I used them. That’s why I spent weeks testing the best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter models — specifically the ones that won’t spark when you touch the clamps together. NOCO’s … Read more
5 best Noco Boost Ultrasafe Jumpstarter for a Hummer H1 with a two-battery system If you drive a Hummer H1 with a two-battery system, you already know the struggle: two dead batteries means double the cranking power needed. Most jump starters can’t handle it, but the NOCO Boost X GBX155 with 4250A is built for … Read more