Ktryman 120+ LBS Magnetic Car Phone Holder Review I hate when my phone slides off the dashboard mid-turn, so I tested the Ktryman Vacuum & Magnetic Car Phone Holder for MagSafe 【Upgraded 120+ LBS】 360° Adjustable Cell Phone Holders for Your Car to see if its 24 N56 magnets and 2800gf of force really keep … Read more
You might think your test light can check fuses one by one, but it can trick you. This matters because a false reading can send you hunting for a problem that isn’t there. In my experience, a test light only shows if there is power at the fuse’s metal tabs. It cannot test if the … Read more
JASTIND vs EVOULTES vs WINAMOO: Best Test Light with Buzzer for Accuracy? I’ve been testing three popular test lights — the JASTIND Heavy Duty 3-72V Digital LED Automotive Test Light, the EVOULTES Upgraded 3-72V Buzzer Automotive Test Light, and the WINAMOO Upgraded Heavy Duty Circuit Tester with Buzzer. All three cover the same 3-72V DC … Read more
ATDIAG vs Autokcan Wire Tracer: Best Open Short Circuit Tester for Auto Repairs? If you’re chasing electrical gremlins in your car or truck, you’re probably torn between the ATDIAG Automotive Wire Tracer and the Autokcan Automotive Circuit Fault Probe Tester. The ATDIAG is a full-blown open and short circuit finder with a transmitter and receiver, … Read more
JASTIND 3-65V Digital LCD Circuit Tester Review I was tired of chasing electrical gremlins in my car with a basic test light that couldn’t tell me the exact voltage. The JASTIND Heavy Duty 3-65V Backlit Digital LCD Circuit Tester promised a clear digital readout and a long 140-inch spring wire, so I gave it a … Read more
Performance Tool W2070 50-Pound Magnetic Pickup Review I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve dropped a bolt or screw into a tight spot I couldn’t reach. That’s why I tested the Performance Tool W2070 50-Pound Extendable Magnetic Pickup Tool for Retrieving Heavy Items, which lifts up to 50 pounds and telescopes from 24 to … Read more
ANCEL PB100 vs OBDResource CP30 vs AWBLIN Power Probe: Best Advanced Circuit Tester? If you’re looking for an advanced power probe that goes beyond a simple test light, choosing between the ANCEL PB100, the OBDResource CP30, and the AWBLIN Power Probe can be tricky. I’ve tested all three to see which one actually saves you … Read more
NOWHYX Automotive Circuit Tester 3-48V Review I’ve been burned before by guessing which wire is hot or ground on my truck, wasting hours with a multimeter. That’s why I grabbed the NOWHYX Automotive Circuit Tester — it’s a simple test light with a digital readout that works from 3 to 48 volts and shows polarity … Read more
You bought a test light kit expecting it to handle everything, but it did not include probes for relays. This is frustrating because testing relays is a common job for any DIY mechanic or car enthusiast. Most manufacturers assume you will buy specialty relay probes separately to keep basic kit costs low. I learned this … Read more
Needing a special battery type for your test light is a minor annoyance because it adds an extra errand to your day. You cannot just grab any battery from the junk drawer when your light dies. That specific battery is often harder to find and more expensive than standard ones. I have wasted twenty minutes … Read more