Professional jump start from Highway Heroes Towing, available 24/7.
Call (619) 815-5033A jump start gets your engine running when your battery doesn't have enough charge to turn over the starter motor. This happens when you leave lights on, your alternator fails, or cold weather drains an already weak battery. Our trucks carry commercial-grade 12V and 24V jump boxes plus heavy-duty booster cables rated for everything from compact cars to work trucks.
The process starts with our technician connecting jumper cables between our portable power unit and your battery terminals — positive to positive, negative to ground. For newer vehicles with complex electronics, we use smart jump starters that regulate voltage to prevent damage to sensitive computer systems. The whole procedure takes about 5 minutes once we're on scene.
After your engine starts, we let it run for several minutes to stabilize the charging system and check that your alternator is actually charging the battery. If the battery won't hold a charge or your alternator isn't working, we'll let you know so you can get to a repair shop before you're stranded again. Our EV-certified crews also handle 12V accessory battery issues in hybrid and electric vehicles.
We carry different jump starters for different situations — compact lithium units for newer cars, heavy-duty lead-acid boosters for older vehicles or diesels, and specialized equipment for vehicles with start-stop systems or advanced battery management computers that can be finicky about external power sources.
Your car won't start in the morning because interior lights, phone chargers, or a weak battery drained overnight.
Your battery dies while driving because the alternator stopped charging, leaving you stranded in a parking lot.
Freezing temperatures reduced your battery capacity below what's needed to crank the engine.
Your Prius or other hybrid won't start because the small 12-volt accessory battery is dead, even though the main battery is fine.
You accidentally left lights, radio, or other accessories running while parked and came back to a dead battery.