The price is $59 flat. You hear that number on the phone before we roll, and it is the number you pay.
What you get for $59
We connect a professional jump pack built for cars, trucks and SUVs, including V8s. It is safer for modern electronics than jumper cables run from another car.
Once the engine is running we test the battery and the charging system with a digital tester. That tells you which of three things is going on: the battery was just drained and will be fine, the battery is worn out and will leave you stranded again, or the alternator is not charging.
You get the result in plain words, with the numbers if you want them. No pressure to buy anything.
If the battery is finished
Batteries in north Alabama tend to last three to five years. Summer heat is harder on them than winter, so a battery often fails on the first cold morning after a hot summer wore it down.
If the test shows your battery will not hold a charge, we can replace it on the spot in most cases. You will get an exact price for your vehicle before we do anything.
If you would rather buy a battery somewhere else, that is fine. The jump will usually get you to a parts store or home.
When a jump start will not fix it
If the alternator has failed, the car will start and then die again once the battery runs down. We will tell you that plainly so you can decide whether to drive it to a shop or have it towed. We do not tow and we do not replace alternators.
If the engine cranks strongly but will not fire, the problem is fuel or ignition, not the battery. We will say so before taking your money for a jump that cannot help.
Where we can help you
Driveways, parking lots, parking decks, work, school, the gas station, the side of the road. If you are on a narrow shoulder with traffic close by, tell us when you call so we come prepared.
Parking decks are no problem. A jump pack is carried by hand, so low clearance does not matter.
How it works
- Call or text. Tell us where you are and what the car is doing.
- We confirm the $59 price and give you an arrival time.
- We jump the car and test the battery and charging system.
- You pay by card or cash after the car is running.
Good to know
- Have your keys and be near the car when we arrive.
- Turn off headlights, the radio and the fan before we connect.
- After a jump, drive for at least 20 minutes so the battery can recharge.
Where we offer jump start service
Regular prices apply in Huntsville, Madison, Harvest and Meridianville. Athens, Decatur and Hazel Green add a flat $20 for travel.