Jump Start

Jump start service in San Diego. Often faster than a tow.

Quick Tow SD runs a dedicated mobile jump start service across San Diego County because most dead-battery calls don't actually need a tow - they need a 5-minute jump in a parking lot. Our trucks carry commercial-grade jump packs and 12-volt boosters, including EV-rated units that work on Teslas, Rivians, and any plug-in vehicle with a separate 12V system. If your car starts and runs after the jump, we charge a flat-rate service fee, you keep driving, and we don't try to upsell you a tow you don't need.

Quick Tow SD technician connecting a commercial jump pack to a dead battery in a San Diego 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 (3000+ amps) for trucks, SUVs, 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 (we can sell you a new battery and install on the spot)
  • Diagnosis when the jump fails - alternator, starter, parasitic drain
  • Tow to a shop only if the jump confirms the battery is not the problem
  • 24/7 dispatch including weekends and holidays

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
  • Cold morning - battery doesn't have the cranking amps anymore
  • Multiple electrical systems acting strange (windows, radio, dash)
  • You don't have AAA and don't want to wait for a tow

What do homeowners ask about Jump Start?

How much does a jump start cost in San Diego?

Quick Tow SD's flat-rate mobile jump is $75 for a standard call, no surge pricing for nights, weekends, or holidays. If we need to load-test your battery or sell you a new one, that is quoted on scene before any extra work. No trip fee, no diagnostic fee, no hidden charges.

Is a jump start cheaper than a tow?

Almost always. A typical San Diego tow runs $95-$175 just for the hook and 10 miles. A jump start is $75 flat and gets you driving again in 5-10 minutes. 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. We're a pay-per-call service - no membership, no annual fee, no enrollment delay. You call, we come, you pay the flat rate, that's it. If you have AAA and want to use it first, call them - they often dispatch us anyway. If you don't, save the $80 annual fee 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. 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. Our trucks carry EV-rated jump packs and our techs know where the 12V access points are 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. We do a quick load test and visual check on scene, then either sell you a new battery (about $135-$220 installed), or flatbed the car to a shop. You only pay for what we actually did.

Service area

Where do we offer Jump Start in San Diego County?

We provide jump start in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.

See jump start in all 67 cities
Jump Start in AlpineJump Start in BonitaJump Start in BonsallJump Start in Borrego SpringsJump Start in BoulevardJump Start in Camp Pendleton AreaJump Start in CampoJump Start in CarlsbadJump Start in Casa de OroJump Start in Chula VistaJump Start in CoronadoJump Start in CrestJump Start in Del MarJump Start in DescansoJump Start in DulzuraJump Start in El CajonJump Start in EncinitasJump Start in EscondidoJump Start in Fairbanks RanchJump Start in FallbrookJump Start in Granite HillsJump Start in GuatayJump Start in Harbison CanyonJump Start in Hidden MeadowsJump Start in Imperial BeachJump Start in Jacumba Hot SpringsJump Start in JamulJump Start in JulianJump Start in Kearny MesaJump Start in La JollaJump Start in La MesaJump Start in La PresaJump Start in Lake San MarcosJump Start in LakesideJump Start in Lemon GroveJump Start in Mira MesaJump Start in Mission ValleyJump Start in Mount LagunaJump Start in National CityJump Start in OceansideJump Start in Pacific BeachJump Start in Palomar MountainJump Start in Pine ValleyJump Start in PotreroJump Start in PowayJump Start in RainbowJump Start in RamonaJump Start in RanchitaJump Start in Rancho BernardoJump Start in Rancho PeñasquitosJump Start in Rancho San DiegoJump Start in Rancho Santa FeJump Start in San DiegoJump Start in San MarcosJump Start in San YsidroJump Start in Santa YsabelJump Start in SanteeJump Start in Scripps RanchJump Start in Shelter ValleyJump Start in Solana BeachJump Start in Spring ValleyJump Start in TecateJump Start in TierrasantaJump Start in Valley CenterJump Start in VistaJump Start in Warner SpringsJump Start in Winter Gardens
Real feedback

Homeowners who hired us for this

Examples of the kind of feedback we work to earn on every job. Verified reviews from real customers live on our Google Business Profile and Yelp pages.

Broke down on the 5 at 1 a.m. Dispatcher answered on the first ring, gave me a real ETA, and the flatbed showed up 35 minutes later. Driver walked me through the load and I was home by 3. Exactly what I needed.

24/7 Emergency Towing Carlsbad

Our 26-foot rental truck died halfway through a move. Called three companies; Quick Tow was the only one who picked up. Heavy wrecker was onsite in under an hour and they dropped the truck exactly where we needed.

Heavy-Duty Towing El Cajon

Model Y wouldn't shift out of park. They rolled up with a low-clearance flatbed, knew exactly what button combo puts it in transport mode, loaded with soft straps. No drama, no scratches, no nonsense.

Flatbed Towing (Tesla) Encinitas
Serving San Diego County

Need jump start in San Diego County?

Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.