Essential Jump Start Services in Northern Arizona
Hoist Towing & Recovery provides jump starts throughout Northern Arizona for drivers whose vehicles will not start because the battery does not have enough power to crank the engine. A dead or discharged battery can leave you unable to continue your trip, whether you are at home, in a parking lot, at work, or along the roadside.
Jump starts are part of our Roadside Assistance and are available when your vehicle needs assistance getting started. Our roadside services also include tire changes, lockouts, fuel delivery, and winch-outs. If you need help with a roadside problem beyond a jump start, our service page provides more information about the assistance available. Call (928) 660-0606 when you need assistance.
When Your Vehicle Needs a Jump
A vehicle may need a jump start when its battery does not have enough available power to start the engine. This can happen for several reasons, including:
- Interior or exterior lights were left on
- The vehicle’s electrical accessories were left running
- The vehicle has been sitting unused for an extended period
- Extreme temperatures have affected the battery
- The battery has lost its charge
- The vehicle has experienced another electrical issue
A vehicle that will not start does not always have a battery that needs to be replaced. The battery may simply have lost its charge, or another part of the starting or charging system may be involved.
Professional Roadside Jump Starts
When you request a jump start, our tow truck drivers use appropriate equipment and standard procedures to provide assistance based on your vehicle.
Vehicles can have different battery locations, electrical systems, and starting requirements. Our tow truck driver can use the information provided about your vehicle to prepare for the service and determine the appropriate connection for the jump start.
AAA provides additional information about how to safely jump-start a car, including precautions to consider before attempting to start a vehicle with a discharged battery.
The goal of a jump start is to provide the vehicle with enough additional power to start the engine. Once the vehicle starts, the battery and charging system may still need to be looked at if the vehicle has experienced repeated starting problems.
What if the Engine Still Won’t Crank?
A jump start does not always fix a vehicle that refuses to start. If the vehicle does not respond after the jump start attempt, the cause may be something other than a discharged battery.
Possible problems can involve the battery, alternator, starter, electrical system, or another component that affects the vehicle’s ability to start. In these situations, additional roadside assistance or towing may be necessary.
If your vehicle starts but then will not remain running, the charging system may not be providing the power needed to keep the vehicle operating. Continuing to drive without addressing the underlying problem may leave you stranded again.
Depending on the circumstances, your vehicle may need to be taken to a repair facility or another destination where the problem can be properly diagnosed.
Dealing with a Dead Battery
A jump start can get a vehicle running when the battery has lost enough power to prevent the engine from starting, but it does not address every battery problem.
If you have noticed repeated starting problems, dimming lights, warning indicators, or other changes in how your vehicle starts, the battery or charging system may need further attention. Our guide, Battery Replacement: 4 Important Tips for Northern Arizona Drivers, provides information about battery warning signs, maintenance, and factors that can affect battery life.
If the battery is no longer able to hold a charge, a replacement may be necessary rather than another jump start.
Jump Starts Across our Local Service Area
Hoist Towing & Recovery provides jump starts throughout the communities we regularly serve.
Local Communities:
- Prescott
- Prescott Valley
- Chino Valley
- Dewey-Humboldt
- Camp Verde
- Mayer
Whether your vehicle will not start because the battery has lost its charge or you are dealing with another starting problem, our tow truck drivers can provide roadside assistance and help determine the next step based on the situation.
If you need a jump start in Northern Arizona, call (928) 660-0606 to request assistance. Provide information about your vehicle and what happened when you attempted to start it so our dispatch team can get your service request started.
