Do Roadside Assistance Better with a Jump Starter
Roadside assistance comes with the territory when you operate a garage with tow trucks and wreckers. Being able to offer it is a big selling point. As with everything else in business, you stand to do better when you offer superior service. A case in point is doing roadside assistance better with a (batttery booster) jump starter.
A battery booster is a portable device designed primarily to jump start a vehicle when its own battery is very low or totally dead. But a high-end model with extra features can do so much more. Here is the most important thing to know – with a battery booster / jump starter on board, you do not have to jump stranded vehicles using your own truck’s battery.
Its Own Rechargeable Battery
At the heart of every battery booster jump starter is a rechargeable battery. Portable, lightweight and easy-to-use, it can be quickly and easily recharged after use to keep it always-ready for the next time a roadside assistance call comes in.
Many of today’s jump starters can be charged on a typical wall outlet or a truck’s 12V output. A charger equipped with the latter can start recharging as soon as assistance is rendered. It’s off to the next job while the jump starter charges.
Easier and More Convenient
So, why invest in a battery booster / jump starter? Because you cannot beat the ease-of-use and convenience. Without a portable jump starter, you have no choice but to jump stranded vehicles using the battery in your truck. It is not a big deal, except when the stranded vehicle is not in an ideal location.
Sometimes it is nearly impossible to maneuver the front of your truck closely enough to connect its battery to the stranded vehicle via a pair of jumper cables. Indeed, sometimes trying to maneuver a truck into the right position can be dangerous. But, vehicle location isn’t a problem with a battery booster jump starter.
In addition, using a jump starter is faster. It has its own set of battery cables so it’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. You can get a stranded vehicle started a lot faster without having to maneuver your truck, pop the hood, etc.
A Jump Starter Is Safer
If convenience is not enough to sway you to invest in a battery booster jump starter, consider safety. The truth is that automotive batteries and electrical systems were not designed to double as jump-starting mechanisms. Trying to jump a stranded vehicle with another vehicle always puts additional stress on the host vehicle.
Jumping vehicle-to-vehicle can lead to dangerous sparks. Accidentally reversing polarity (which is more likely during a booster cable connection) can also damage both the stranded vehicle and the host vehicle. It is just not worth taking the risk. Modern jump starters have built-in safety features designed to minimize risk and potential damage.
Invest in Power Output
Power output for a battery booster jump starter is measured in amps. The higher the amps, the more raw starting power a unit has. These days, with the larger engines found in SUVs and pickup trucks, it’s worth investing in a high power jump starter. Spend a little more on a charger you know will get the job done.
Vehicle-to-vehicle jump starting worked well enough when it was the only option. However, its day has come and gone. Thanks to the modern battery booster jump starter, vehicle-to-vehicle jumping is no longer necessary. Improve your roadside assistance game by investing in a quality battery booster / jump starter.
