Anyone bought one of these, if so would you recommend them , thinking of getting one to keep handy as i have a small car that only gets used about 4 times a year.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...65629#dtab

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I bought one about 3 months ago, but haven't tried it out in anger yet. The build-quality is a bit iffy, but you are really paying for the capacity of the battery.

I had a few issues last winter with the remote heater function running down the battery (with only short runs in between), so I got it 'just in case'. Having said that, following these problems a new battery was installed into the RR under warranty, so I may never need the jump starter ! Still, it gives peace of mind when using the remote heater / rear screens etc when parked.

Paul

i brought a cheaper woolworths [rolson] type which was a complete waste of money ..the one in your link looks the business ... ... - .- -.




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It's basically for the Fiat Punto that i tow behind the MH ......... Just put a new battery in the Punto in August and its dead .....  ====================================

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how about one of them solar panel things that plug into the ciggy lighter socket and keeps the battery topped up ...

link.. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...;U=strat15 ... - .- -.




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Have ordered one of those scarey, but first i have to get the battery charged up as they solar panels won't charge a battery from flat.

Thats why i was thinking of getting one of those jump start batterys or just a plain old battery charger ...... ====================================

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I got a great battery charger from LIDL/ALDI a year or so ago, think it's called C-Tek or something similar. Only cost £12.99 and was given some rave reviews on another Forum I frequent...

It's TUV approved and has a 3 year warranty, my neighbour used it last winter and was very impressed...

I'll look out the details when I get home tonight...

Just remembered , It also has a trickle charge function...

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might get that and the Jumpstart one , as the jumpstart one i don't think you can use as an overnight charger when you take the battery out of the car ........  ====================================

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Get a C-tek, plug it in and forget.

had one on my defender for a couple of years and it never fails to start, even after sitting there for 9 months. Had flat tyres though!

i have a powervamp
http://www.powervamp.com/product_detail.as...prodID=138
made from stainless steel, few years old now but i would not wamt to short it out, it packs a punch... V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
1976 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster

beast and a half that one daveo, anyhow nipped down to halfords and got the one that i posted the link about  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

I've got 1 of these:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/...starters-2

that looks identical to the cheapy one i brought but your one inside battery is more hefty... ... - .- -.




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After mentioning Battery Chargers, just notived that LIDL are selling the C-Tek one I was referring to earlier for £12.99 from today onwards....

Suitable for all 6v or 12v Car/Motorcycle lead acid batteriesmwith 1.2 - 120AH capacity....