Flat batteries are a motorist’s curse, but these neat monitors from charger specialist CTEK should ensure you are never caught out.
Each of the three versions of the Comfort Indicator features a three-colour LED display, which shows the state of your power pack. A green light means all is as it should be, amber suggests charging is needed, while red signals that the battery requires immediate reviving to prevent permanent damage. Two models are designed to remain under the bonnet; the £9.99 version features eyelets which can be bolted permanently to the battery terminals, and the £11.99 monitor uses crocodile clips.
The third version, which weighs in at £19.99, also uses eyelets, but the display is routed through to the cabin, where it can be installed in the dash or centre console.
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CTEK Comfort Indicator battery monitors - tested
Prices: From £9.99
Contact: 01296 615405, www.ctek.com
Maker’s claim: “This simple but extremely effective device can be easily and permanently attached to the vehicle’s battery, and lets the driver know the charge levels of their power pack at any time.”