Jump Start

Jump start service in New Orleans. Quote before the truck rolls.

Call (504) 474-5530 and tell us whether the engine cranks, whether the lights come on, or whether a Tesla shows a 12V warning. We match you with a licensed operator who quotes before the truck rolls. The published $95 figure is light-duty tow hookup, not a jump total. If the car starts and runs after the jump, you keep driving. Gulf Coast heat and humidity are hard on batteries, especially after a car sits near the cruise terminal or in a French Quarter garage.

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A technician connecting a commercial jump pack to a dead battery in a New Orleans parking lot during daylight

What's included in this service?

Mobile jump start at your location - parking lot, freeway, driveway, garage
Commercial-grade jump packs for trucks, SUVs, and diesels
EV 12V battery service for Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and other electric vehicles
Battery load test on scene to confirm if a replacement is needed
Mobile battery replacement on the spot when the old one is finished
Diagnosis when the jump fails - alternator, starter, parasitic drain
Tow to a shop only if the jump confirms the battery is not the problem
Line takes calls 24/7 including weekends, Mardi Gras, and hurricane season

When do you need this service?

Turn the key and hear a click, or nothing happens
Dashboard lights flicker, then die when you try to start
Left the headlights on overnight
Battery is old (3+ years) and the car has been sitting
Tesla 12V warning or "Unable to Drive" message
Car has been parked near the cruise terminal or airport for a week and won't start
Multiple electrical systems acting strange (windows, radio, dash)
You don't have AAA and don't want to wait for a tow

What do drivers ask about Jump Start?

How much does a jump start cost in New Orleans?

A mobile jump is priced per call and quoted before the truck rolls. The published $95 figure is light-duty tow hookup, not a jump total. If the battery needs a load test or a replacement, the operator quotes that on scene before any extra work.

Is a jump start cheaper than a tow?

Almost always. A jump start gets you driving again in 5-10 minutes, well below the cost of a typical tow. The only reason to skip the jump is if the alternator is bad, the battery is dead-dead, or you suspect a deeper electrical problem - in which case the tow saves you a service call.

Do I need AAA to call you for a jump?

No. This is pay-per-call - no membership, no annual fee, no enrollment delay. You call, an operator comes, you pay that operator for that call. If you have AAA and want to use it first, call them. If you don't, skip the annual membership and call us direct.

How long will my jump-started car run?

If the battery is the problem, drive for at least 30 minutes after the jump to give the alternator time to put a real charge back in. Avoid short trips for a couple of days. If the car dies again within 24-48 hours, the battery is too far gone to hold a charge and needs replacement. If it dies the same day, the alternator is the issue and a jump won't help.

Can you jump start a Tesla or other EV?

Yes - and EVs need this surprisingly often, especially after sitting near the cruise terminal or the airport for a week while the owner travels. Every EV has a 12V battery separate from the main traction pack, and the 12V dies for the same reasons it dies in a gas car. Operators carry EV-rated jump packs and know where the 12V access points sit on every major model. A 12V jump usually brings the car back online without a tow.

What if the jump start does not work?

Then the issue is not the battery - it is the alternator, the starter, a parasitic drain, or a deeper electrical fault. The driver does a quick load test and visual check on scene, then either quotes a new battery installed or flatbeds the car to a shop. You pay for what actually got done.