This amazingly small and lightweight portable lithium - ion power bank with inbuilt torch weights only 500g (without leads). It will jump start a flat car battery making it perfect for emergency situations. In addition it provides USB 5V device charging for mobile phones, cameras etc. plus 12V accessory and 19V laptop computer power outputs. An ideal device to keep in your vehicle. Starting boost output of 1000A at 12V and 500A at 24V and peak output of 2000A at 12V and 1000A at 24V This Clarke model has a monster Ah rating and was the heaviest of our trio, at 930g. The hard, zip-up case contained mains and car charging plugs, eight adapters for the DC 19V outputs and a four-way connector for most phones. It’s clearly designed with daily practicality in mind, not just for emergencies. Our favourite breakdown warning devices go one stage further, adding flashing lights to make them even more visible. The test-winning Powerlantz also has a bright work light, so it can help you fix problems by the roadside. 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

Winter will take its toll on you and your car. The colder, wetter weather and longer hours of darkness mean you are going to have to concentrate harder while driving. Your car, meanwhile, will use more fuel, and harsh salt on the roads will accelerate corrosion. Includes vehicle aux power outlet (cigarette lighter) and mains chargers. Supplied in convenient zipped storage bag However, it was a huge surprise to find how well it performed on our test motor, easily turning it over five times and maxing out at a very healthy 130A. Its physical size makes it handy, but a case of some sort would have been good, not least for the leads. 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.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. Upgrading the headlamps will make a real difference, because all of the products in our test claimed to offer 200 per cent more light than standard bulbs That will make driving on dark country lanes much easier and safer. 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. Many modern cars will have sophisticated LED headlamps, which have taken over from the equally bright xenon lights, which were popular on upmarket models a decade ago. But drivers of older and less expensive vehicles will still have to put up with the traditional halogen bulbs on at least some of their forward-facing lights.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE CONNECTED VIA A 13AMP PLUG. IT MUST BE CONNECTED TO A SUITABLE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY ISOLATOR OR HEAVY DUTY PLUG Lithium-ion batteries with very low charge cycle requiring only approx 6 monthly recharge if not used. USB output with 4-way device adaptor cable; including iPhone Lightning, USB C and Micro USB outputs to suit most mobile phone connectors

Selectable 12V/10A and 19V/3.5A dc outputs with 8 adaptor plugs for use with laptop computers and other devices/accessories. We tested Muc-Off’s HCB-1 and it did a good job of warding off corrosion for several weeks, or Ferrosol’s UB products will provide longer-term protection. Lithium ion batteries with very low charge cycle requiring only approx 6monthly recharge if not used