When a jump start is the right call
The usual case is a car that clicked, or went silent, after lights were left on, a short-trip commute, or a week in a Heathrow car park. If the engine turns slowly and the lights are dim, a jump start is reasonable. If you can smell burning, see a swollen battery, or the cables are damaged, do not keep trying the key — tell us that on the phone.
We use a booster pack so we do not need a second car nose-to-nose in a tight Stanwell Moor street. After the engine is running, it needs a decent drive to put charge back. A battery that dies again the same day needs a test and often a new battery — we will say so rather than sell you a second call-out.
Jump start plus a tyre problem
People call because the car will not start and, once we arrive, a tyre is also flat from sitting. We can jump the car and deal with a puncture or spare on the same visit when it is safe to do both. Say so when you book so we bring the tyre equipment, not only the pack.
Where we jump start
Staines, Stanwell, Stanwell Moor, Ashford, Feltham, Hounslow, Egham, Windsor, Slough and Heathrow hotel car parks. You need access: a code for a car park barrier, or someone who can open a gate. Call +44 7771 363978. If the tyre is the urgent part, start with emergency tyre service.
Questions drivers ask us
Will a jump start fix a dead battery for good?
It gets you going. If the battery is old or the alternator is not charging, the car will fail again. We tell you if it sounds like a failing battery.
Can you jump start a car in a multi-storey?
Often yes, if there is headroom for the bonnet and you can meet us at the bay. Very low car parks can be a problem for the van.
Do you fit new batteries?
Jump starts are the service we offer on this page. If the battery will not hold charge we will say so and you can arrange a replacement. Call and ask what we can do for your car on the day.