AA Power Station - Car Jump Starter Tyre Inflator AA1678 - Petrol Vehicles up to 2.5L and Diesels 1.6L - LED Light, 60cm Hose USB Output, YELLOW

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Batteries can fail for other reasons, like too much vibration from the engine, over-charging, corrosion and extreme temperatures. Flat batteries are the most common reason why cars won't start in winter.

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For your safety, and our peace of mind, we’d always prefer you to give us a call and leave the jump starting to our trained mechanics. Find someone with a car who’s happy to help. Their car must have a fully charged battery with the same voltage as yours (usually 12 volts). 1. Line up both cars We fix 9 out of 10 breakdowns at home, and if we can't fix your vehicle, we'll sort out the recovery of your vehicle as usual. I've broken down at home with no cover, what now?On average, batteries last between 5 and 7 years but you should only consider changing a car battery when it's showing signs of deterioration. If your car won't start at home, it could be because of a flat battery, failed starter motor or a faulty alternator – all things we can help with. Will the AA come to my house? Park both cars so their batteries are within easy reach of one another (without the cars actually touching).

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Our recommendation? Having both a jump starter and a battery charger can be helpful. A battery charger is better if you have access to a power outlet and have enough time to charge the battery, while a jump starter is better in a pinch for those who need to get on the road right away.If you think it's likely a flat battery, try jump-starting your car. 3. If you can't jump start your car, get in touch so we can charge or replace your car battery. A jump start is a handy way to start a car with a flat battery. But jump leads can cause damage to both cars and people if they’re not used properly.