Showing posts with label champion car batteries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label champion car batteries. Show all posts

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Thursday, May 29, 2014

GMC Denali Wireless DVD Headphones Kids Headset (Black)

GMC Denali Wireless DVD Headphones Kids Headset
  • Infrared Wireless DVD Headphones for Mobile/Vehicle entertainment
  • Small form factor, lightweight and durable construction for comfort
  • Padded over-ear headphones for high quality sound
  • Folding, dual channel, auto off, adjustable headband
  • Free Shipping. 30 day money back guarantee. Batteries Included.

The headphones provided by the manufacturer fir my new 2013 SUV were too big for my petite 7 year-old. These fit well and do what they should with the entertainment system. No extra steps. Worked fine right out of the package.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Priority Start 12-Volt-Pro-SP PriorityStart Automatic Battery Protector

Priority Start 12-Volt-Pro-SP PriorityStart Automatic Battery ProtectorBMW X5. Installation had to go rear, right near battery, which meant mounting on spare tire wheel well and then buying a new positive cable to stretch from the battery to the Priority Start. Perhaps on cars with battery in front, not such a big deal installing.

Priority Start as disconnect battery only once I know of and that when car sat for an entire week.

Certainly rugged.

Recommend if you can tackle an installation job that might mean drill, cable, etc.

First of all, this electric shut off device worked, but it was poorly designed. On the top of the unit is a metal contact to screw a battery post to. But when I used my fingers to tighten it the post kept turning. I tried to unscrew the battery post but it kept turning and it wouldn't come off.

I ended up using a large screw driver to lift the top metal contact up until I could pry it all the way up. Then I discovered the problem. Below the metal contact plate was a hex nut that wasn't attached to anything. It wasn't welded to the metal plate. It was merely glued down with what looked like epoxy. It is a horrible design and I'm sure everyone who buys this device will eventually fall victim to this serious design flaw, especially if they try to remove it.

I imagine it would have taken another few cents to weld the metal nut to the metal contact plate so the company choose saving a few cents over making the product competently.

I ended up leaving the metal contact pried at a 90° angle so I could tighten the battery post to it. I had to leave it in this position because I couldn't tighten the post without using a wrench to hold the hex nut.

I wrote the company and even sent them photos with ways to properly engineer this device but I never heard from them.

Since I was forced to pry their PriorityStart open I'm sure the company would use this as an excuse to void my warranty, which doesn't last long anyway. And speaking of 'warranties' the buyer has to pay for the return of the unit and THEN the company determines if the unit is bad and from the wording of their warranty information it leads me to believe they will use any reason to avoid honoring their warranty.

Obviously their product is poorly engineered when finger tightening a battery post to it will cause an epoxy-held hex nut to break free. The company obviously doesn't care if customers have to be subjected to what I had to endure. Per their warranty it's obvious they wouldn't replace a unit if the top metal plate had to be pried open just to remove their device from a car even though 100% of the problem was their fault.

Fortunately, their product does work and I can start my car but to have engineered it the way they did reveals a company that doesn't have a quality control department or doesn't care about what happens after a sale is made. After all, their warranty would discourage (intentionally?) almost anyone who tries to get a replacement or a refund.

Lastly, I'm a NASA engineer and no device at NASA would have been made as defective as this device is. I give it 2 stars because it does work but if it was designed properly I would have given it 5 stars. Btw: Any smart and ethical company would take my suggestions and redesign their product and reward a person like myself who told them how to redesign it. It would lead to more sales and more satisfied customers. You'd think a company would have that as their number one priority but sadly most companies don't give a damn about customer satisfaction and only care about making a quick buck. If this company redesigns their product using my suggestions and doesn't compensate me for it then it reveals their total lack of gratitude and appreciation. It also reveals what kind of people are manufacturing & selling this product.

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i purchased this for installation on a 96 suburban. i use this vehicle as a member of the local volunteer fire department and police reserves. My hope was that this would allow me to run my emergency led lights and radio equipment on a scene without the need to leave the engine running. It works perfectly. With the fire radio on and receiving, led strobes front and rear and the headlights and hazard signals on the system shut the power down at 1hr 15min. a quick flip of the head light switch and the truck started up just fine. i was a bit concerned if it would work for this purpose but it has performed perfectly.

installation can be a little tricky if you have short or tight battery cables but there is nothing "hard" about the install. i was installed in testing in less than 15min.

this product is great. i will be adding one to my daily driver as well.

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Update Sept 2012 - The Battery Protector protected my battery

Wife tried to open up car, no power, she opened trunk with key, that put current to the battery protector, that put battery back on line, opened car, car started, worked like a champ.

This car has a tendency to not shut off a relay, somewhere in car, the battery protector worked, money well spent.

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Installed item on car, so far working as advertised.

Have not had a problem with a battery drain yet, so can not say that item has protected the battery yet.

However I am sure it will, this car likes to surprise me every now and again.

Battery on this car is in trunk, and space is limited, was able to make it fit, in my case the cable being a few inches longer would have helped, but it is OK.

Seems to be quality product.

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The ProMax works great. I have not had to jump start the car or charge the battery once. It was easy to install.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Global Digital Canon CB-2LU Brand New Compatible Travel & Car Battery Charger...

Global Digital Canon CB-2LU Brand New Compatible Travel & Car Battery Charger...This charger is a good replacement if you don't want to shell out the extra cash to get the original from Canon. The design is a little bulkier but it does the job. I don't have any problems with it.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

August CR150R FM Transmitter - Wireless MP3 Player for In-Car use with SD/MMC Card Reader / USB Por

August CR150R FM Transmitter - Wireless MP3 Player for In-Car use with SD/MMC Card Reader / USB Port / Remote ControlIt doesn't work. I wasted my money and its more trouble than its worth to return it. I certainly got what I paid for this time. : (

I bought this as I was getting bored of the radio and my car doesn't have an AUX in or card reader. I loaded up some songs onto an SD card, put it on shuffle and now have my favorite songs with no commercial breaks! Its really simple to set up, you just find an empty radio station, tune it in and away you go. It's a really useful gadget and for the price, I couldn't ask for more.

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I was able to successfully read a FAT32 formatted 8GB USB stick in this device, but I returned it for the following reasons:

Unit does not save the last song played. Every time power is interrupted and reapplied playback starts from track 1. I had about 7GB of music to listen to and starting on track 1 every time I started the vehicle was tedious.

Starting on track 1 wouldn't be so bad if random worked but the random function does not work as expected, most of the time I couldn't tell a difference between the "Random" and the "Play All" setting

The unit supports amplification of the source being sent through the FM transmitter but I found that the transmission was too weak to provide a loud enough FM signal..I had to turn the volume up on my car stereo to half way or more on some of the tracks where normally I never use 1/4 volume for direct line-in type sources.

I tried multiple FM frequencies and it still was not as good as a line in cable or another standalone FM transmitter I've used with the same vehicle in the past.

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I was initially impressed with the August CR150 Car MP3 Player & FM Transmitter with Card Reader but as time went on became less so. Mainly due to its lack of features. It is not easy to read the display for one thing. And if power is disrupted due to hitting a pothole you have to start from the beginning of the track again. Very annoying when you're listening to an e-book or a lecture. What would be nice is for it to remember where it left off when power is disrupted. A larger display would be nice as well. But it does perform well wrt sending a signal to your radio. Overall, given the price, it serves its purpose pretty well. Just don't hit any potholes while driving.

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I thought it would have been a device that I could also play music from other devices, such a my phone! Didn't work and the sound quality was poor!

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

INNOVA 3020 Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles

INNOVA 3020 Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII VehiclesBuy this now instead of going to a dealership or a shop to figure out why that check engine light is on, and paying money just for them to lie to you about what the problem is. I gives you the CEL code, and you can look it up online or a manual for the problem. You can buy a more exspensive one of these which will tell you on the spot about the codes description. I was about to have my car towed to find out why it wouldn't start after I replaced my crankshaft sensor, but bought this instead of paying $90 for tow and $100 for them to hook up a similar device to my car. When I hook this up I got the code, looked it up, then checkecd the system where the problem was. I came to be a blown fuse that pwers the system. Anyone can use this.

Easy to use, gives codes and easy to erase. I'll be honest, I haven't downloaded the manual yet. I use it mostly on a 2001 S10.

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So many of the 'codes' are either minor or 'transient' (they went wrong once, but they've self corrected) that the mechanics are getting lots of money for doing nothing but reading what their code readers will tell YOU. The Ford dealership told me it'd take a minimum of $120 to give me an answer! The AutoZone guy told me that, in CA, they can't offer their code reading service for free any more, so they've discontinued it altogether (CA state law that caters to the greed of the mechanics as of Jan.). So I researched it carefully and bought one. It diagnosed my truck instantly, and my Chrysler 300C in minutes! I'm a happy guy with about $200 more in his pocket. (Both error codes turned out to be minimal)

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It does all that I need it to do. Once I get a code read, I can look up the number on the computer.

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Great value. Simple to use. Great peace of mind to know exactly why the check engine light is on and decide if you want to attempt the repair or schedule a time to take it in for service. I highly recommened you purchase a unit that can clear the check engine light (such as this unit).

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Garmin GA26 Remote Vehicle Antenna for StreetPilot II+ and III+

Garmin GA26 Remote Vehicle Antenna for StreetPilot II+ and III+
  • Low-profile design
  • Waterproof and completely sealed
  • Magnetic mount for outside installation
  • Suction mount for inside installation
  • 8-foot cable and BNC connector

What a great plus for anyone who uses their GPS for their car. I bought this antenna for my StreetPilot III. As I opened the box, I was surprised how small and compact it really is (about the size of a cell phone). I chose to use the suction cup method which took literally 30 seconds to assemble. It simply entailed taking off the antenna on the StreetPilot III and replacing it with the antenna and then screwing the antenna to the suction cup mount. Then I took the suction cup and mounted it first on my windshield. When it usually takes up to a minute to sufficiently aquire satellites, the antenna allowed me to aquire over six satellites within 15 seconds. I also suctioned it on to the side window with the same success. By the way, if you choose to mount it on the outside of the vehicle, it simply involves screwing the antenna to a magnet which magnetically sticks to the car. There is no screwing into the car itself! Also, it has enough cable to run wherever needed. This is a great product!

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I had my Garmin III GPS (talking street pilot) mounted on the dash of my Expedition and with its attached antenna I rarely could get (and then frequently would drop) enough satellites to give a good fix. After installing the external unit (10 minutes, no drilling!), I always had a good signal and never dropped it. Without this, the GPS is less than reliable inside your vehicle.

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The external antenna is essential for vehicle use. It allows the GPS to acquire more satellites faster and boosts the accuracy and reception in a huge way. It comes with a magnetic mounting, a suction cup mounting, and a screw-on mounting. It's a must have for any serious GPS user.

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I purchased this accessory for My Garmin 376C to use in a RV to drive from California to Minnesota. The RV has a sleeping section over the cab and thus the sky is not visible from the dash. I mounted the remote antenna using the suction cup mount in the upper window over the cab and it worked great for the nearly 2000 mile trip. It also works great on flights to keep track of your location. I ordered it on a Thursday from Amazon and received it on Friday morning for a Saturday morning flight to California. Highly recommended!

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Nextar SNAP3 3.5-Inch Super Slim Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth

Nextar SNAP3 3.5-Inch Super Slim Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth
  • 3.5" Touch Screen Display
  • Text to Speech (TTS) Navigation
  • Super Slim .6" thin
  • 1.6 million points of interest
  • Built in rechargeable LI ion battery

I bought one of there units it worked for about 6mo, then just stopped working..my wife only used the darn thing about once or twice a month.. we sent it back, they sent us another one with the same problem.. we sent that one back well the next one when u turn it on displays the 210 freeway in ca. i live in oh, i guess it's not tracking sat's AND the 12volt power supply adpt. the part that makes contact down in the cig.lighter was missing.. i tell you people are just about getting your money !!!

buy elsewhere, it's not cheap sending this crap through the mail.. I got a Garmin and love it....

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It's small and slim. So is the battery. Battery life is about 10min, so I always have to plug it in. The maps are from 2004, so many new roads and changes don't show. Cannot upgrade the maps. After you use it 2 or 3 times then it deadlocks and need a hard reset, so the included stylus is useful. If you see this gps, I would turn my head the other way and start walking.

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Ok, so I read a few of the other reviews and was shocked. I love this little GPS, when I am not using it to get somewhere I can use it as an MP3 player, bluetooth in car for phone, and place to store photos. It has so many functions. The only problem I have run across is that my maps are dated 2007 and I need to update it, but you can search online and easily do this yourself.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

PowerStation PS5000R Jump Start with LED Work Light and Compressor

PowerStation PS5000R Jump Start with LED Work Light and CompressorI bought two of these units. One for each of my sons. Both drive used cars with aged batteries. Within 48 hours of receiving the power station one of my sons car would not start. His battery was to weak on a cold Michigan night. This little powerhouse started his car right up. Great practical equipment.

Bought two, thought it would be a useful, well engineered unit. Sadly, it would never hold a charge, even after charging for days uninterrupted as instructions state. If the battery in it had not been "bad" it would really be a great device. Have other Power Station jump starter "power units" and they're great. Too bad this one didn't work out.

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Unit failed out-of-the-box: Several inserts in the box state that unit must be charged for 72 hours before using. Pushed battery test button, meter read Full Charge suggesting a good unit. As directed we immediately attached AC power cord to unit/wall outlet and charged unit for 72 hours plus. Green LED indicator was on indicating a "full Charg". Disconnected AC, Battery Test Meter indicated Full Charge. Stored unit in vehicle, one day later, by chance, pushed Battery Test Button and meter read "0". Battery in static condition would not hold charge. Returned to Amazon for credit.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Interstate Batteries 12V 7.2Ah Sealed Batter IBSBSL1075

Interstate Batteries 12V 7.2Ah Sealed Batter IBSBSL1075I am completely happy with this Interstate battery, which is an exact replacement for the original battery that was installed with my FIOS service. It seemed to cost a bit more than some others of the same size, but Interstate is a brand that I like (and trust), so I paid a small premium for this battery. It seems worth it, however, particularly given that the beeping sound from the FIOS unit has ceased. It fits perfectly into the FIOS wall box, and the terminals are spot on, fit-wise. Delivery on time and in good condition. Satisfied.

Its a battery. What can I say? It charged up. It works. Got here in very good time.

It fit my UPS.

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I used this to replace the backup battery of my alarm system. My alarm system company wanted $70 for a service visit plus $40 for the battery. This battery is the same brand that they use and is as easy to change as the AA battery in your typical flashlight. It charged quickly and has worked perfectly since installation. As for those who are reporting problems with other sellers, I ordered mine from a company called Cream City Hobbies and the battery was Interstate, exactly as described. I no longer see them listed as an Amazon seller and cant vouch for the other sellers listed.

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This battery was purchased when the battery for the Verizon Fios wall box began beeping because it's battery was low. It is a perfect fit and was shipped extremely fast!

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The battery fit my FIOS box perfectly and everything worked exactly as it should except instead of having a life of years, it lasted from March 2012 to September 2012. Try a different brand.

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

NPower Powerpack Emergency Power Source with Air Compressor - 500 Amps, 400 Watts

NPower Powerpack Emergency Power Source with Air Compressor - 500 Amps, 400 WattsI've owned this unit now for about 3months & very happy in making purchase. First off, the power generator is absolutely quiet, unlike other powerpackswhich makes machine drilling noises. Second, the usb power source is very useful when needing charging of USB accessories. Now the few complaints are, Laptop computers are not recommended for charging. Laptops in general, draw a lot of recharging power40minutes of charging will literaly drain a fully charged powerpack source. Lastly the air inflator is not that good, even for an average, may take a while to inflate those tires. Jumpster works perfectly & recharing is done effortless.

I have bought three of these gems. The first was bought as a gift, when I got to examine it I had to have one for myself. They have gotten me out of several jams already, flat or low tires, dead or low batteries, have even used them to operate power windows after the door switch failed. I keep one in each of my trucks and don't go anywhere without one with me. The powerpack is well made and designed, they make appreciated gifts. All of mine were shipped from Northern Tool through Amazon. You have to recharge the unit every 3 months or so as the charge will run down.

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Seems to be identical to the Cobra brand unit. Blue plastic instead of yellow and at a higher price. Worth considering which one to purchase.

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I went and bought this powerpack for my father, seeing as though it would be a reliable product.( my sister's car would occasionally need a jump start along with the compressor and usb charger) we bought it in July, only fully charged it once. It was still nearly full but then Hurricane Sandy starts up. We use up all the battery for powering whatever was crucial. Here's the kicker, tried to charge it again once power was restored. left it plugged in for about 6 hours. still reading empty. We went over to the ac adapter. it's uncomfortably warm to the touch and that's never good. tried another couple of hours, still nothing. Extremely dissapointed.

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I originally purchased this for camping and emergency power. While I haven't used it for an emergency yet, I have used it for a weekend camping trip. We were able to charge our cell phones, and laptop (to watch some movies at night), and recently used it to jump start my 4 wheeler. Very well made, the battery is a little small but much bigger would have made it to bulky and heavy to move around. All in all I would recommend this booster/generator to anyone who requires a portable power source simply excellent when camping.

I also wanted to mention that the battery is easily replaced in this unit.

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2002 Honda Civic With Do-It-Yourself Programming (ALPS version

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2002 Honda Civic With Do-It-Yourself ProgrammingAwesome! Easy to program, works great, even my "beep" that indicates the car is locked is louder. So nice to have a keyless remote again. Really cheap too!!!

After four months still works as advertised. Straight forward explanation of how to program.

Very good. Would order again.

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Friday, August 30, 2013

USA Spec Pa20-gm 2007-2009 Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/pontiac/buick/hummer/saturn Ipod and Iphone Inter

USA Spec Pa20-gm 2007-2009 Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/pontiac/buick/hummer/saturn Ipod and Iphone Interface + Aux Input
  • IPOD interface to connect, control, charge and play an IPOD through a factory radio
  • All plug and play harnesses for easy installation
  • Adds additional single stereo Aux input to hook up another audio device
  • Song up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPod
  • Auto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play list

Easy install, works great to add an aux input and retain satellite radio functionality. I just set it up using the RCA jacks, as the iPod interface didn't like using an adapter for an iphone5

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Says that the item is for iphone, but it is not!!!I have an iphone 4 and the cellular noise interference is very noticeable and annoying. DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE AN IPHONE!!!!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Nissan Altima Models (Tan)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Nissan Altima ModelsI have Weathertechs in my truck and Huskys in my daily driver car. The Wt are definitely "nicer" but I have no big complaints with the Huskys. They aren't as "rubbery" or pliable as Wt but are still nice for the money.

Easy to install and fit perfectly. I am kinda up there in age, so was really glad I didn't need any help to put these in my car. Good value.

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I wish I would have bought these mats for my car when it was brand new. However, they are a perfect fit for my 2011 Nissan Altima.

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The Husky Liner Weatherbeaters for my 2012 Nissan Altima fit and look as great as the ones in my Wifes' Toyota Camry. Needless to say, we are sold on these great floormats!!

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Custom fit my mothers 09 Altima. Husky liners are quality built and they cover enough area to keep your carpets dry and clean.

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