Ingco Booster Cable with Lamp 600A HBTCP6008L

Our review

This is a jump-start cable set from Ingco, rated at 600A and fitted with an LED lamp on the clamps so you can see the battery terminals when you are stuck somewhere dark. The clamps measure 18x11cm and the leads run 3m, which is enough to reach between two cars parked nose to nose or side by side. Ingco rates it for cars with engine displacement up to 4.5L, so it covers most petrol saloons, hatchbacks and small SUVs rather than large diesel engines. The cable is copper coated with a 10mm outside diameter, and the set comes packed in a colour box. Before buying, check your engine size against that 4.5L limit and think about how the 600A rating compares with heavier-duty cables sold for trucks and bigger diesels. Also confirm the clamp jaws will open wide enough for your battery posts, and store the cables somewhere dry so the copper coating and insulation stay in good condition between uses.