One of the main essentials for a car emergency kit is jumper cables. For those that aren’t in the know, jumper cables are used to restore charge to a drained battery from a car who has a fully working battery. A drained battery is fairly common – the headlights and/or interior lights get left on, external accessories (GPS, cell charger, TV etc) can drain your battery if left on for extended periods of time, even extreme temperatures can affect your battery’s charge.
With all of these variables, it’s easy to believe that you will have to get your car jumped at least a few times in your life. Even if you have never had a car battery die on you, you could always make someone’s day by being the good Samaritan that has the jumper cables and is ready to lend power.
Where to Get Jumper Cables:
Lucky for you – jumper cables are not hard to find. You don’t have to go to a specialty store or anything like that. Most any store with an “automotive” section will have them. However, if you’re looking for specific jumper cable components, a specialty store may have a bigger selection. Once you’ve decided what you want, purchasing them online may be an easy option as well.
Other Specifications:
If you can, spring for a length of cable that is longer than your vehicle, in case you need a jump from someone parked behind you.The “alligator clips” on the end of the cables made entirely of copper tend to be higher priced, but are preferable. Lower end alligator clips are not solid copper – they may be copper plated steel or something similar.I’ve only had to have my car jumped once. I was definitely grateful for the stranger that had some cables to lend. Not to mentions his time…..and car…..ha!
Drive safe out there!
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