Like almost everything new today, your car has a computer, and if it’s 1996 or newer, it has an OBDII port which stands for onboard diagnostics second-generation, that allows for error codes to be easily read. A good OBDII code scanner can read and clear error codes, which is invaluable to troubleshooting a car or… Read More »
Portable car battery smart jump starters have become very popular in recent years. Portable jump starters are a great item in an emergency when a battery has lost its charge. Modern-day devices, from smartphones to laptops, can drain a battery leaving a user in need of a jump which makes emergency jump kits a good… Read More »
12 Volt air compressors are good to have in an emergency or any time something needs air. Besides car tires, they can be used to air up almost anything from air mattresses to a football. Audew makes a few 12-Volt units, including this small unit with a PSI Gauge. It is a small unit built… Read More »
Air compressors come in all shapes and sizes, from big industrial units to small portable models. Having a compressor for home use when working on a car or truck is always a good idea and will come in handy in many situations. From using an air gun to simply airing up a flat tire, an… Read More »
Having roadside emergency lights is something that is nice to have in many scenarios, from breaking down, back tail lights stopped working, or any time road hazard lights are needed. Using them when being broken down is no doubt the time they are used the most, but I have also used them in many other… Read More »
Reviving old power tool batteries is something we all want, and need to do. These batteries are very expensive and tossing them away can be even more expensive. There is a life span of these batteries, however we very seldom get to use them for that entire time. When charging and killing these batteries over… Read More »