Jump starts & battery help
A dead battery usually announces itself: a single click when you turn the key, rapid clicking, a dashboard that flickers or dims, or an engine that turns over slowly and gives up. Cold Piedmont mornings are hard on weak batteries, and so are hot summers and lots of short trips. A jump start sends enough power to get the engine running so you can get moving. It won't fix every problem, though. If the car dies again soon after, the alternator may not be charging, or the battery may be past its life. Many batteries last three to five years. Once you're running, drive for a while and have the charging system tested soon. If a jump doesn't work, we can tow it to your shop.
Local towing from McLeansville, serving the Triad and Southside Virginia.
When to call
- You hear clicking when you turn the key
- The dash lights flicker or dim
- The engine turns over slowly
- You left the lights on overnight
- It's a cold morning and the car won't start
What happens when we arrive
- 1
We check the battery and cable connections
- 2
We connect and jump start the vehicle
- 3
We let it run and check that it holds
- 4
If it won't start, we can tow it
Before we get there
- Turn off lights, radio and A/C
- Pop the hood if it's safe to do so
- Don't touch corroded terminals
- Tell us where the battery is if it's not under the hood
Jump starts & battery help: common questions
A single click or rapid clicking usually means the battery doesn't have enough charge to turn the starter.
