Machine Mart offers a range of jump starts for starting engines in the case of battery failure. We offer a heavy duty jump start which can be used for starting larger vehicles such as campervans. We also supply compact and more portable models suitable for smaller engines. A jump start can also be used to re-charge mobile phones and other electronic equipment, or even for inflating tyres, air beds etc. The JSM400 Jumpstarter is supplied with a zip fastening bag, AC battery charger, smart charging cable, switch cable, 3 way USb cable, car charger adapter and 8x notebook adaptors. You don’t want to find out your washer jets have frozen when you are doing 60mph either, so make sure your screenwash has been upgraded for the cold weather and that you have ‘primed’ the pipes with the new fluid. We take the two thin strips of rubber that keep our vision clear completely for granted. They are expected to provide smear-free cleaning in the coldest, wettest weather. Selectable 12V/10A and 19V/3.5A dc outputs with 8 adaptor plugs for use with laptop computers and other devices/accessories.

If you break down at any time of year, it may put you and other road users at risk. But the danger is even greater in the dark and gloomy winter months. Most drivers will have an ice scraper and can of de-icer already, but now is the time to dig them out from the shed so you’re not left using a credit card to clear the screen when caught out while away from home.

With a whopping 18Ah on tap, the Plus version of MSC’s winner barely flinched at our starting tests, finishing with the battery state still at 100 per cent. Presented in a hard, zipped case, it’s dust/waterproof to the IP65 standard and comes with chargers for mains, USB and car. In addition, it has eight adaptors for charging a laptop; one worked well on our HP. It seems mean to have just one USB, but it has a multi-way cable to make life easier. Massively capable, if heavy, at 919g, this device can do almost everything. Our favourite in recent tests was the Clarke JSM300, which performed well in the vehicle jump start assessments, but also included a variety of adaptors to power other accessories.

Internal 12V 18Ah Sealed lead acid battery, with mains powered charger and 12V charger lead for in-vehicle charging. Selectable 12V/10A and 19V/3.5A dc outputs with 8 adaptor plugs for use with laptop computers and other devices/accessories Any driver who has been stranded in the snow, or had a ‘moment’ when driving through standing water, will know how crucial tyres are in winter.

Includes vehicle aux power outlet (cigarette lighter) and mains chargers. Very compact and lightweight: 220x90x30mm / 1.37

It powered our discharged battery from just 3V to turning over rapidly for all five tests, and all five LEDs were still bright at the end. The LEDs on the Smart Cable were bright, too, although the leads were a touch short. If you need the extra Ah for a larger engine or diesel, or for powering many devices, this is the one for you. Lithium ion batteries with very low charge cycle requiring only approx 6 monthly recharge if not used.

Lithium Polymer batteries with very low charge cycle requiring only approx 9 hour monthly recharge if not used. This new Sealey looks smart and, at just 546g, is not much heavier than the Clarke. Rated for use with 4.0-litre petrol and 2.5-litre diesel engines, it passed our starting tests. Beyond the basics, there are other accessories which we think will make life easier for you and your car this winter. Here are our eight essentials. Wiper blades