How to buy a good quality car charger

This has probably happened to you before, running errands only to realize that your cell phone battery is dead. Now what? That's why it's a good idea to have a portable car charger in your car at all times. With one of these stored in your car, you'll never have to worry about a dead battery again. Here are some useful tips regarding car chargers:

• Car chargers are usually "fast chargers", meaning they will give you a full battery charge in a much shorter time. The packaging must indicate whether this is really a fast charger. Keep in mind that the charger must be connected to the cigarette lighter. Nowadays, cars tend to have these ports not only at the front, but at the rear as well.

• You will need to know the make and model of your mobile phone in order to buy the right charger. It doesn't have to be the same brand, as there are universal brands that are compatible with the vast majority of cell phones. These generic brands are usually much cheaper and more readily available.

• If your mobile phone allows, you can purchase one that meets the Micro USB standards. This means that you will also be able to use it with other devices such as a handheld gaming device, tablets, some cameras and more. These are so-called universal USB chargers.

Instead of driving around with a cell phone that is about to run out of power or is already dead, you can get a good quality car charger and never worry again.