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Five multimeters sold in Australia compared for 12V auto electrical work, from a budget glovebox meter to a Fluke automotive kit, plus the five 12V tests every owner should know.

Five DC-DC chargers sold in Australia compared on output current, solar input, engine bay suitability and warranty, with wiring tips and decision paths for wagons, utes, canopies and caravans.

Five portable 12V air compressors sold in Australia, compared on airflow, duty cycle, power draw and warranty, with a buyer's guide and decision paths for different tyres and vehicles.

An honest comparison of Solderstick connectors, crimped connections and hand-soldered joins for 12V and 24V wiring, including where a crimp or soldered lug is the better choice.

What to pack in a compact 12V repair kit for remote 4x4 touring, from the Solderstick 50PCS connector kit to the tools and spares that fix the faults corrugations, dust and water crossings cause.

The full Solderstick colour chart in AWG and mm2, how to work out your real wire size (including Australian auto cable labelling), and how to choose for mixed sizes and three-wire joins.

Corroded wiring connections cause flickering lights and faults that come and go. Here's how to find them, clean battery terminals and plugs, re-make corroded splices, and keep the corrosion from coming back.

A step-by-step guide to fitting Solderstick connectors on 12V and 24V wiring, from stripping and joining the wires to heat gun technique, inspection and fixing common mistakes.

How to measure a join and pick the right heat shrink size, with a chart showing what each Solderstick tube from 7.9mm to 33mm fits.