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I guess you can call it a rite of passage for drivers where ending up with a flat battery is one of life’s curveballs. After all, most of us have suffered from one dumbfounded moment where we forgot to turn off the lights of our car only to realize that the battery’s as dead as dead can be once we return. With the Car Starter and Torch, you don’t have to worry about asking for help elsewhere (and getting fleeced by unscrupulous mechanics at the same time), as it is able to juice up your car’s battery in less than 15 minutes!
This must-have car gadget provides emergency power to recharge your battery and start your engine – without going near the bonnet and without jump leads! The Car Starter uses a 12V lead that plugs conveniently into your car’s cigarette lighter and recharges a dead battery in less than 15 minutes. LED indicators show the charge status of your vehicle battery, as well as the charge condition of the Car Starter. There’s even a built–in 12V DC socket suitable for powering gadgets like your mobile phone, PDA, car vacuum and tyre compressor!
£49.95 is the asking price for this tool, and it even comes with a built-in torch just in case of emergencies.
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