Jump Start

A dead battery does not always mean a tow.

You turn the key and get a click, or nothing. Often the battery is simply drained, and a portable booster brings it back without a tow. Quick Tow ATL connects you with independent roadside operators who travel to Atlanta driveways, apartment lots and office decks with a jump pack. We own no trucks, and the line takes calls 24/7. If the boost fails, the same operator can move the car.

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Roadside operator clamping jumper leads to a battery under the hood of a sedan in a parking deck

What the operator we send brings to a jump start job

A match with an independent operator who carries a portable booster
A visit to your location, whether a driveway, lot, deck or curb
A look at terminals, cables and the alternator when the car restarts
A battery swap quote when the old one cannot hold a charge
A move to a tow if the cause is not the battery
Calls taken any hour

Signs you're in jump start service territory

The engine makes a slow crank or a rapid clicking sound
The lights were left on overnight and now nothing responds
The car sat unused for a few weeks and the battery drained
A heat wave or a cold snap pushed an older battery past its limit
The dome light is dim and the dash is dark
You are alone and no one with cables is around

Straight answers on jump start service

Why do batteries fail more in Atlanta summers?

Heat speeds up the chemical wear inside a battery, and Atlanta asphalt can top 140 degrees in summer. A battery that handled January fine can quit in July. Drivers often assume cold is the culprit, but heat does more long-term harm.

How long should I drive after a boost?

Long enough to give the alternator time to recharge the battery, which usually means a steady drive rather than a short hop. If the car will not start again after you shut it off, the battery or the charging system needs a shop visit.

Will the operator jump an electric or hybrid car?

Many will boost the 12-volt battery, which is the small one that runs the electronics. Say what you drive on the call. For a drained high-voltage pack, a flatbed to a charger is the usual route.

Can I just ask a stranger for a jump?

You can, and many people do. Check that the donor car is the same voltage, connect the leads in the right order, and keep the leads away from moving parts. If that makes you uneasy, call the line.