Winter driving? This multipurpose jump starter kit 'works like a charm' — and it's 40% off on Amazon

Severe winter weather is as Canadian as a pack of Timbits on a road trip. We're no strangers to snow, rain, ice and hail, so you never want to be too far away from your winter jacket, snow blower or, if you're a driver, a vehicle jump starter.

CAA receives hundreds of requests for roadside assistance on an average winter day, and on extremely cold days, that number can easily triple as calls flood in for dead batteries. While heavy snow is one culprit for roadside assistance, subzero temperatures — days that are -25°C or colder or several consecutive days in the range of -20°C — majorly impact wait times. Dubbed situation "code red" by CAA, when the temperature drops below -20°C, it becomes a "dangerous situation with real risks," making your vehicle emergency kit and a jump starter all the more vital.

Quick shop: Save 40% on a vehicle jump starter

Jumper cables are not only invaluable in case your vehicle battery dies, but they're also helpful if you encounter another motorist in a sticky situation. Whether you accidentally left your lights on or cold weather drained your battery, they're the quickest way to bring your car back to life.

If you're in the market for a new vehicle jump starter this winter, this Portable Car Jump Starter with Air Compressor is making the rounds on Amazon Canada. More than 500 shoppers have purchased the emergency tool in the past month, and with cold snaps on the horizon for much of the country, it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to get one, too.

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More than 500 Amazon shoppers have purchased this portable car jump starter in the past month.

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How it works

This portable car jump starter provides up to 4000A peak current, which can start all 12V vehicles (including hybrid power), including motorcycles, ATVs, trucks, RVs and tractors, in minutes. The device can boost your vehicle up to 40 times on a single charge and works in temperatures from -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C).

The jump starter kit also has a built-in LCD digital meter and an air compressor. You can preset the value (PSI, BAR, KPA), and the compressor will automatically shut off when the pressure is reached.

The 150 PSI air compressor takes roughly three minutes to inflate an average car tire to 20 PSI and is suitable for other items that require air, like mattresses, bike tires and other inflatables.

What people are saying

While the Portable Car Jump Starter with Air Compressor has fewer than 200 reviews, more than 500 shoppers have purchased the device in the past month. Among those who have tried the gadget, many say they are "impressed by the quality," giving it an average 4.5-star rating.

It's "easy to use" and includes "everything you might need," according to one shopper.

Another user, who has used it "three times so far," calls it an "awesome" jump starter and reports it "works like a charm."

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Portable Car Jump Starter with Air Compressor

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"[I] have used the booster on my truck in -17°C" with "no issue at all," writes one shopper.

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The jump starter is a "great little machine," says a third reviewer. "I've used it to pump low car tires and it works wonderfully."

"Set the PSI and it stops automatically," they write. "No need to continually check."

"[I] have used the booster on my truck in -17°C" with "no issue at all," says another.

While many reviewers have described the device as "compact and useful," some "wish cables were a bit longer" and say it doesn't deliver "enough juice."

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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