SOLAR Battery Service

About SOLAR by Clore Automotive

SOLAR is one of the most recognized names in automotive battery service equipment, operating under the umbrella of Clore Automotive — a company founded in 2001 that draws on more than 50 years of heritage in the design, development, and manufacture of professional-grade automotive service tools. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Clore Automotive has built its reputation by engineering products that work when it matters most, from the everyday driver dealing with a dead battery to the fleet technician keeping a job site running in subzero conditions.

The SOLAR brand sits at the intersection of power, reliability, and versatility. Whether you need a compact unit for passenger cars or a heavy-duty wheeled system capable of starting 12V and 24V commercial engines, SOLAR has a solution engineered for the task. Their product range spans benchtop units, portable chargers, and large-format wheeled equipment — making SOLAR one of the few brands that genuinely serves both the home garage and the professional shop floor.

Battery Chargers

SOLAR's battery chargers are the cornerstone of the brand. Spanning 6V, 12V, and 24V models in both benchtop and wheeled configurations, they are engineered for a wide range of vehicles and battery chemistries, including flooded, AGM, and other lead-acid types. The PRO-LOGIX line, in particular, stands out for its intelligent charging logic, which adapts to the specific condition and type of each battery for optimized results. SOLAR also offers professional-grade battery charger solutions purpose-built for commercial shop environments, where high-current output and consistent uptime are non-negotiable. For specialty and accessory charging applications, SOLAR's expanded battery charger lineup covers the specific needs of niche vehicle types and support equipment.

Vehicle Jump Starters

Few things stop a workday faster than a dead battery — which is exactly why SOLAR's vehicle jump starters are a go-to for professional technicians and everyday drivers alike. The commercial jump starter line includes models capable of handling both 12V and 24V systems, making them invaluable in fleet yards, auction lots, agricultural operations, and construction sites. Units like the wheeled Model 4001 accommodate large Group 31 batteries and feature long cable leads for hard-to-reach starting points, offering the kind of heavy-duty capability rarely found outside professional-tier equipment.

Battery Testers

Accurate diagnosis is just as important as the fix itself. SOLAR's battery testers — including the BA Series — give technicians the detailed data needed to correctly identify the source of starting system problems, from weak batteries to failing alternators. Models like the BA427 offer complete solutions for 6V and 12V batteries and 12V/24V charging systems, with some units featuring an integrated printer for quick, professional reporting. Putting a SOLAR tester in every tech's hands means fewer misdiagnoses, fewer comebacks, and higher shop efficiency.

Why SOLAR?

• Trusted by professional mechanics, fleet operators, and serious DIYers across North America
• Products engineered for both light-duty passenger vehicles and heavy commercial equipment
• Broad lineup covering battery charging, jump starting, and system diagnostics under one brand
• Backed by Clore Automotive's decades of expertise in automotive power equipment
• Designed to support multiple battery chemistries, including flooded and AGM types