How to Jumpstart Your Car - What's the Deal with Those New Tiny Chargers?

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How to Jumpstart Your Car - What's the Deal with Those New Tiny Chargers?
By: Luke Shaff & Team ~ 12/4/2025

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You know the scene: you turn the key (or press the button), and your car makes that dreaded click-click. Dead battery. Classic.
But here’s the twist—nowadays, you don’t need another car to jump yours. Enter pocket-sized jump starters (portable battery jump starter). These little chargers are smaller than a sandwich, but they pack a serious punch.

How to Use One:

  1. Connect the clamps to your battery (red to positive, black to negative).
  2. Turn the charger on.
  3. Start your car.

Do a little happy dance (optional, but encouraged).

They’re portable, rechargeable, and some even come with USB ports to charge your phone. It’s like giving your battery a shot of espresso on the go.


Full Plates, Full Tanks, and a Whole Lot to Be Thankful For
By: Luke Shaff & Team ~ 11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to give thanks — not just for the turkey (though we’ve got our eyes on that too), but for all the little things that keep life rolling.

We’re thankful for every early morning in the shop, every customer who trusted us with their ride, and every little moment where grease turned into gratitude.

Cars bring people together — from road trips to holiday visits, they get us where we need to be. And we’re proud to be the pit stop that helps make that happen.

So whether you’re headed to Grandma’s, hosting the big meal, or just enjoying a well-earned day off — we hope your holiday runs smooth, your plate’s full, and your engine’s purring.

Thanks for cruising with us. We’ll be here when you need us — after the pie settles, the leftovers are gone and the nap wears off.