Car battery jump start in Exeter
Professional car battery jump start services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Dead car battery jump-started safely using proper procedure. Get your car running again without damaging sensitive electronics.
Car Won't Start This Morning?
That horrible sound - click click click - or worse, complete silence when you turn the key.
Dead battery. Could be you left the lights on, or it's just old and given up, or the cold weather's killed it.
Either way, you need a jump start. You could:
- Call breakdown cover (if you have it) and wait 2 hours
- Ask a neighbour (if they're in, have leads, know what they're doing)
- Call me and get sorted in 20 minutes
💡 Pro tip: Modern cars hate being jump-started wrong. Wrong polarity or sparks near the battery can fry the ECU (engine computer). That's a £500+ repair for a £60 mistake.
Why Proper Jump Starting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Car starts safely | Possible ECU damage |
| Correct polarity | Risk of sparks/explosion |
| Electronics protected | Blown fuses at minimum |
| Quick assessment of battery health | Just guessing what's wrong |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check it's actually the battery (not starter/alternator) |
| Connect | Proper jump lead procedure, right order |
| Start | Get engine running safely |
| Advise | Tell you if battery needs replacing |
📦 You're Left With
- Car running again
- No electronics damage
- Honest advice on battery condition
- Peace of mind it's done safely
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Jump start at your location | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum call-out. If battery needs replacing, that's a separate job/cost.
Call Me If...
✅ No jump leads - don't have equipment
✅ No other car - nobody around to help
✅ Nervous about electronics - modern car, don't want to risk it
✅ Want diagnosis - is it just flat or properly dead?
Why Choose Us for Car battery jump start in Exeter?
Safe jump start procedure
No damage to car electronics
Get you running quickly
Advice on battery condition
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Diagnosis
I check it's actually a flat battery causing the problem, not something else like the starter motor or alternator. No point jump starting if that's not the issue.
Step 2: Safe Connection
Connect jump leads in the proper order to avoid sparks or wrong polarity. Positive to positive, negative to ground point (not battery), all safe.
Step 3: Start & Test
Get your engine running, let it charge a bit, check alternator's actually charging the battery. Tell you honestly if the battery's likely to die again or if it's fine.
🔧 DIY Tips
Got another car and jump leads? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 What you'll need
- Jump leads (decent thick ones)
- Another car with good battery
- Bit of mechanical confidence
- Your car's manual (some have specific jump points)
🔋 Safe jump start procedure
- Both cars off, handbrakes on
- RED lead to dead battery POSITIVE (+) terminal
- Other end of RED to donor battery POSITIVE
- BLACK lead to donor battery NEGATIVE (-)
- Other end of BLACK to unpainted METAL on dead car (NOT battery -ve)
- Start donor car, let run 2 minutes
- Try starting dead car
- Once started, remove leads in REVERSE order
- Keep dead car running for 20+ minutes to recharge
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Connecting black lead to battery (risk of spark/explosion)
- Wrong polarity (red to black - kills electronics)
- Touching leads together while connected (big spark)
- Not grounding to metal on dead car
💡 Pro trick: Before connecting anything, check your car's manual. Some modern cars (especially German ones) have specific jump start points under the bonnet that aren't the battery terminals. Using wrong points can damage electronics.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔋 Battery keeps dying? If you've jump-started it twice in a week, your battery or alternator is knackered. Jump starting again won't fix it - you need the actual problem sorted.
Got breakdown cover? Use them if you're not in a rush - they're free. Call me if you need it sorted now or your cover doesn't include home starts.
Old battery? If it's 5+ years old and struggling, it's on borrowed time. I can replace it while I'm there if you want it sorted properly - saves another call-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why call someone for a jump start?
Honestly, if you've got jump leads and another car, you probably don't need me. But if you're stuck at home alone, don't have leads, or you're nervous about doing it wrong on a modern car with sensitive electronics, I can sort it safely. Plus I can tell you if your battery's actually dead or something else is wrong.
Can you jump start my car at my house?
Yes - I come to you with proper jump leads or a jump pack. As long as I can get to your car (not blocked in a garage), I can start it wherever it is in Exeter and surroundings.
Will jump starting damage my car?
Not if done properly. Modern cars have sensitive electronics that can be damaged by wrong jump start procedure (wrong polarity, sparks near battery). I know the safe method - connect in right order, no damage to your car's systems.
What if the jump start doesn't work?
Then your problem's not just a flat battery. Could be the starter motor, alternator, or something else. I'll tell you what I think it is and whether it's worth calling a proper mechanic or if there's a simple fix.
Should I replace my battery after a jump start?
Depends - if it's just been drained by leaving lights on, probably fine once recharged. If it's old (5+ years) and struggling to hold charge, time for a new one. I'll give you my honest opinion on whether it needs replacing.
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