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.