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What's the Coolest Tool in Your Garage?

46 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2008 at 5:15 PM

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#39 of 46 Portable Jump Starter by toronado455

Jul 20, 2008 (2:20 pm)

Can anyone recommend from personal experience a high quality portable jump starter? The one I had died after only 1 year and zero jumps even though I kept it charged up.
 
Features I'd like are:
1. On/Off switch
2. Cables that aren't too short
3. Reasonably accurate battery meter
4. Air Compressor (not mandatory)
 

#40 of 46 Portable Jump Starter by carztech

Jul 20, 2008 (2:58 pm)

These portable jump starters can be a real problem. There is a great range of quality in these types of products. I would suggest that you speak to your local mobile automotive tool dealer and ask him what unit he sells to his customers. Do not expect to pay $49 for it!

#41 of 46 Re: Portable Jump Starter [carztech] by toronado455

Jul 21, 2008 (1:05 am)

Replying to: carztech (Jul 20, 2008 2:58 pm)
The super expensive ones I've seen don't have on/off switches, though. Here are two that I'm considering:
 
1. AutoSport 660i
http://www.international-auto.com/garage-gear/autosport-jump-starters.cfm
 
2. Schumacher IP-1875C
http://store.schumachermart.com/ps-420ac.html
 
They both have all the features I want and both are under $150.
The AutoSport 660i is rated at about twice the power of the Schumacher, seems to be bigger and have longer cables too.
 
As for quality, I have no idea.

#42 of 46 Portable Jump Starter by carztech

Jul 21, 2008 (4:25 am)

Schumacher is a well-known brand that has been used by mechanics for years, and I would probably buy that unit simply because I am not familiar with the AutoSport unit.
 
Another tool that is popular as an emergency item as well as a shop tool is the cordless rechargeable work and emergency light. I have had one of these in daily use for almost 2 years and it has never let me down - http://www.led-worklight.com/product/MXN01200

#43 of 46 Re: Portable Jump Starter [carztech] by toronado455

Jul 22, 2008 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: carztech (Jul 21, 2008 4:25 am)
I asked my mechanic (who uses SnapOn tools) about this today, and he said Schumacher is a good brand and I shouldn't have any problem with that one. So I think I'm going to order it.

#44 of 46 Re: What's the Coolest Tool in Your Garage? [Mr_Shiftright] by tygertone214

Nov 17, 2008 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 23, 2005 1:03 pm)
The boroscope is definately very cool, I got mine here:
http://www.etoolcart.com/provisioneliteeagleheavydutyfiberopticscope.aspx
 
Here's another tool thats comes in handy is my obd ii reader :
http://www.etoolcart.com/autoxray-scanner-ez-scan-axr4000.aspx

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