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.

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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.