'Car cranked immediately': This jump starter kit is $48 (50% off) for a limited time

When you go to start your car, you naturally assume it'll, you know, start! And more often than not, it does — but for those times when it's being stubborn? There's an easier solution than calling a friend (or shelling out for a mechanic) to give you a jump. By having the portable Nexpow Car Jump Starter on hand, you can give your vehicle the boost it needs from anywhere — and it happens to be over 50% off for a limited time at Amazon.

Why is it a good deal? 💰

First of all, a jump starter is a lot cheaper than calling a service like AAA to get you back on the road. Other, less-known jump starters are available for less, but if you want a brand you can trust, you'll often pay significantly more — some go as high as $200. With this sweet discount, you walk away with a reliable jump starter and some extra cash in your pocket. That said, it's a lightning deal that'll end as soon as it's 100% claimed, so you'll want to act fast.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The Nexpow Car Jump Starter can easily start a 12V vehicle up to 20 times, along with trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, lawnmowers and boats in just a few minutes. With 18000mAh capacity and two USB output ports, this device can also fully charge your laptop, phone, tablet and other devices quickly. The kit comes with an emergency jump starter, portable charger, LED flashlight, S.O.S lighting signal for help and dual USB quick charge.

It also has built-in safety protocols like reverse polarity protection, high-temperature protection and much more. This makes it a lot easier to use than standard jumper cables, especially if you've ever hooked them up incorrectly. A smoking jump starter is not something anyone wants to see!

What reviewers say 💬

Just how popular is this car essential? More than 17,000 Amazon customers have given it a perfect rating, so ... we'd say it's got a pretty substantial following.

Pros 👍

"This product is compact, easy to charge and comes with clear instructions for use," raved one fan. "I don’t know too much about cars, but I am able to understand and follow the included instructions. We’ve already been able to use it a few times and it’s saved us time and hassle. Definitely worth the money!"

Another shared, "This [is] a perfect little jumper for [my] vehicle. I have only had to use it a couple of times, and every time it has impressed me. It is lightweight and compact, [and] stores easily in the rear compartment of my truck. I have only had to charge it twice. The charge lasts a long time, even after jumping a vehicle. Good product with plenty of power."

"My Jeep battery was dead, so I got a chance to try out this jumper and it worked perfectly," wrote a third. "The car cranked immediately. Today I was in the car waiting for my wife, and my phone was getting low on charge, so I plugged it into this jumper and it charged well without having to turn my accessories switch on."

Cons 👎

"The only issue I had was getting from attaching the jump pack to the battery to the driver seat to turn the key while the pack was providing the boosted charge," explained a generally satisfied buyer. "You only have three seconds, and the boosted charge starts as soon as the plug contacts the battery. It would be perfect if there was a slight delay from when the contact is made to when the boosted charge starts to give you time to get into position to turn the key. As it is though, if you have someone to help, it's easy-peasy! I also love having this as a backup charge pack to use with our phones in case of a power outage."

"[This] product worked so well that the moment [the] keys turned, the car immediately started," said a final shopper. "[My] only possible complaint is wishing the cables were slightly longer."

And while we're on the subject of "better safe than sorry"...

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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