The most reliable options to help get you where you’re going safely.

You don't need to spend more than 100 bucks on a jump pack. We've used and tested several that get the job done for less—some ...

️ 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 ...

Editor’s Note: We test and review every product we recommend. Read how MotorTrend tests products here. Don’t let a dead battery suck the juice out of your morning. With a little bit of preparation, ...

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 ...

They’re everywhere today, but lithium-ion jump starters only first appeared in 2013. Now there are thousands of them (see our favorite portable jump starters), and what was once an expensive specialty ...

A quick search for jump starters will garner more results than most people can (or care to) sift through. Along with the sheer number of options out there, you'll find that many jumpers are ...

Is there any better feeling than seeing your vehicle through the trees after an exhausting hike? I don’t think so, but that elation turns to horror in a hurry when you turn the key and nothing happens ...

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 ...

This multi-function device earns its spot in any car emergency kit with multiple functions, most of which come in handy during a crisis. By Stan Horaczek Published Feb 11, 2026 3:18 PM EST We may earn ...

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 ...

Pack one of our top picks for portable jump starters and ensure that a dead battery never keeps you from getting where you need to be. By Nick Hilden Updated Sep 25, 2024 3:00 PM EDT We may earn ...