A flat battery is the most common reason a car won't start, and it rarely needs a tow. We bring a professional jump pack to wherever you are and start your vehicle. If the battery or alternator has failed and won't hold a charge, we can recover the vehicle to your garage instead.
What we jumpstart
- Cars, from small petrol hatchbacks to big diesels
- Vans, including loaded work vans
- SUVs and 4x4s
- Pretty much anything up to 8,000cc diesel
Where we help
- At home, on the drive or the street outside
- On the road or in a lay-by
- At work or in a business car park
- In height-restricted car parks and multi-storeys, where a tow truck can't get in
- At supermarkets, shopping centres, hospitals and stations
Why batteries go flat
- Lights or a phone charger left on overnight
- Lots of short trips that never fully recharge the battery
- Cold mornings, when batteries lose capacity
- A car left standing for a couple of weeks
- An older battery near the end of its life, typically after four to six years
- A failing alternator, which means the battery stops charging while you drive
After the jumpstart
Keep the engine running and, if you can, drive for 30 minutes or more on faster roads to put some charge back in. If the car won't start again the next morning, the battery probably needs replacing. A tyre and battery centre can test it for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a jumpstart?
Local jumpstarts start from £50. We'll confirm a fixed price when you tell us where you are.
Can you jumpstart a car in a multi-storey car park?
Yes. A jumpstart doesn't need the tow truck to get in, so height restrictions aren't a problem. We bring a portable jump pack to your car.
Will a jumpstart damage my car's electrics?
Not when it's done properly. We use a professional jump pack, connect in the right order and follow the manufacturer's jump points, which matters on modern cars with stop-start systems.
What if the jumpstart doesn't work?
Then the problem is probably the battery itself, the starter motor or something else. We can recover the vehicle to a garage or your home, and quote you for that on the spot.