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RAC HP082 400A jump starter
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck with a flat battery in the middle of nowhere, you’ll know how much of a lifesaver a decent jump starter can be. The RAC HP082 400A jump starter is a cracking bit of kit for anyone with a small-engined car or motorbike. It’s compact enough to chuck in the boot or glovebox, but packs enough punch to get you back on the road without having to flag down a stranger for a jump.
With a peak output of 400 amps, this jump starter has no trouble firing up engines up to 1.5 litres if you’re running on petrol, or 1.2 litres for diesel – spot-on for most smaller cars, hatchbacks, and motorbikes. No faffing about with mains power either; it’s totally cordless, so you can use it wherever you find yourself, whether that’s at home, in a car park, or stranded at the side of the road in the rain (because it’s always when you least expect it, isn’t it?).
The built-in battery status display is a proper handy touch – just a quick glance and you’ll know if it’s ready to go or needs a top-up. Speaking of charging, it does need a solid 18-20 hour initial charge out the box to get it up to full strength, but after that, just keep it topped up every so often and you’ll never be caught short. You’ll also get a clear, easy-to-follow manual, so even if you’ve never used a jump starter before, you’ll be sorted in no time.
All in all, if you want to avoid that sinking feeling when your car won’t start, the RAC HP082 is a reliable, straightforward solution that’s well worth having in your motor. It saves waiting ages for breakdown recovery and gives you genuine peace of mind every time you set off.
- Perfect for small petrol (up to 1.5L) and diesel (up to 1.2L) engines, including hatchbacks and motorbikes
- Cordless design means complete freedom to use it anywhere, anytime
- Easy-to-read battery indicator so you always know it’s ready for action
- Comes with a straightforward manual – great even if you’re not mechanically minded
- Compact and portable, so you can stash it in your boot or glovebox with ease
- Initial long charge needed, but after that, just a quick top-up now and then keeps it ready