Anybody can jump a car. What you need to know is why it died, because a jump on a bad alternator gets you exactly three miles. We come out, get you started if we can, and diagnose the actual cause — battery, alternator, starter, ignition switch, fuel delivery, or a security lockout — so you don't get stranded again tomorrow.
Signs you need jump start & no-start diagnosis
- Nothing happens when you turn the key
- Rapid clicking
- Cranks but won't fire
- Dash lights up but no crank
- Starts after a jump but dies again
What we do on site
- Check battery voltage and terminals
- Jump-start if the battery is the issue and test the charging system
- If it cranks but won't start, check fuel pressure, spark, and codes
- If it won't crank, test the starter circuit and neutral safety switch
- Repair on site when parts allow, or give you a firm quote
Doing this in a driveway
This is the reason mobile mechanics exist. Instead of paying for a tow and then paying a shop to look at it, one visit finds and usually fixes the problem.
Parts we use
Varies by cause: battery, terminals, starter, relay, fuel pump, or nothing at all.
Pricing: A flat diagnostic visit that gets applied toward the repair when we fix it. Every job is quoted in writing before we start, and there's no upsell — how our pricing works.
FAQ
Jump Start & No-Start Diagnosis: common questions
Is this the same as roadside assistance?
No. Roadside assistance jumps the car or tows it. We diagnose and repair. If your car needs a starter, we can install one in your driveway that same visit.
What if it's raining?
We work in the rain with a canopy for most jobs. Serious electrical diagnosis in a downpour is a bad idea, so we'll schedule around it if needed.