It never fails, that when you need a jump, you are parked nose-in the parking space. With 25 foot cables, you don’t need to push the car out. Plus, it doesn’t matter what side the battery is on. AMAZON.COM sells 12, 16, 20 and 25 foot lengths. Compare the prices, and the 25 foot is a good value for just a little extra money. Thick, heavy, 4 gauge wire provides quick starts (these things weigh about 15 pounds!). Each clamp has a glow in the dark polarity indicator on it. At first, this sounds like a solar powered flashlight, because the cables are stored in the dark trunk, but ten seconds in front of the booster car’s headlights will charge them up. Cheap jumper cables are no bargin. Buy the best and be done with it. I can’t wait until my next dead battery! (Well, almost).
Rating: 5 / 5

I purchased these cables based solely on internet research. Coleman seems to be a well respected company. After inspecting the 08660 twenty foot long four gauge cables, I am satisfied with my purchase. The materials appear to be of good quality, and the clamp design is intuitive. There is a top of page review dated September 14th 2006 by Privacy Advocate titled “Slight disappointment” in which he describes his concern about the clamps having only one side of the jaw plated with copper. This actually is an intelligent design. The copper cable is connected to only one jaw (the jaw that is copper plated for increased conductivity). Copper plating the non-connected jaw would be counter productive. I recommend purchasing a minimum length of twenty feet, a minimum of four gauge cable, and clamps rated a minimum of 500 amps. The length is recommended because you may not always be able to place a boost vehicle nose to nose or side by side. The gauge and amps are particularly important if you live in a cold climate. Check the vehicle OEM battery specifications regarding cold cranking amps (CCA) for a clear understanding of why gauge and amps are important.
Rating: 5 / 5

Over the years I probably owned 3 or 4 cheap jumper cables prior to these. You think I would have learned after the first 1 or 2. True most people don’t use cables very often, but when you do use them you need something that works well. It seems I use them more for stranded people in parking lots or friends and neighbors than I do for my self.

I have found the cheaper 8, 10 or higher gauge cables, in not to much time and use will deteriorate to the point when you really need them they won’t work. These are a heavy duty 4 gauge wire that will last for many years. In fact they might be the last jumper cables you ever have to buy. My vehicle as do most newer vehicles have side battery posts. These cables slip on them and lock in place, making a nice solid contact with no worry about sparks. For posts mounted on top of the battery it has a alligator type clamp on the end which will lock on tight, since the handle is spring loaded. This cable is 16 ft long for easy access for cars, SUV’s and smaller trucks. If you have a larger truck or motor home you might want to consider longer cables.

I also ” as Reviewer George C writes ” had cheap jumper cables literally melt when using them, it is not unusual for cheap bargain basement cables to do this. It’s a scary and dangerous situation when this happens, particularly when battery acid is in the mix.

I feel it is well worth the couple of extra $$ for the peace of mind, knowing these cables will work safely when I need them.
Rating: 5 / 5