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Jump Start in Berkeley, CA

$140 + tax jump start · typically 30–45 minutes · Price confirmed before dispatch

  • 24/7 dispatch
  • No membership
  • Price confirmed before dispatch

Dead battery in Berkeley? Call for a jump start, dispatched 24/7 from the Oakland service area.

RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.

Jumper cables clamped to a car battery for a jump start
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
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Jump start in Berkeley

If your car only clicks in Berkeley (Alameda County), call (954) 539-7718. The jump start is $140 + tax, confirmed before anyone is dispatched.

Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes. The driver jumps the car, does a quick battery check and tells you whether the battery looks like it will hold a charge.

What the $140 + tax covers

  • Jump start with a booster pack (gas, diesel, hybrid and EV 12-volt)
  • Quick battery check and advice
  • No membership; price confirmed before dispatch

Not included: battery replacement. If the battery will not hold a charge, the driver can tell you, and you can be towed or buy a replacement from a shop.

When a jump start is not the answer

  • An EV whose main battery is empty needs mobile EV charging ($175 + tax).
  • A car that will not hold a charge, or has stalled in water, needs a tow from Berkeley: about $210–$220 + tax to central Oakland.

Before the driver arrives

  • Turn on your hazard lights and switch off lights, radio and chargers.
  • Have your exact spot ready: a street address, cross street or your ZIP (94702).
  • In a parking garage, tell the operator the level and the nearest entrance.
  • If you feel unsafe or are in traffic, call 911 first.

Other services in Berkeley

Towing in Berkeley · Emergency Towing in Berkeley · Flatbed Towing in Berkeley · Long-Distance Towing in Berkeley · Motorcycle Towing in Berkeley · Lockout in Berkeley · Tire Change in Berkeley · Fuel Delivery in Berkeley · Winch Out in Berkeley · EV Mobile Charging in Berkeley · Roadside Assistance in Berkeley

More about jump starts in the wider area: jump start in Oakland.

ZIP codes

ZIP codes we cover in and near Berkeley

Tell the operator your ZIP code and nearest cross street. Berkeley has its own mailing ZIPs; the others below are the closest ZIP areas, with the town name on the mail.

  • 94702 Berkeley
  • 94703 Berkeley
  • 94704 Berkeley
  • 94705 Berkeley
  • 94707 Berkeley
  • 94708 Berkeley
  • 94709 Berkeley
  • 94710 Berkeley
  • 94720 Berkeley
  • 94706 Albany · 1.8 mi

ZIP codes of communities around Berkeley

Jump start in Berkeley

Berkeley jump start FAQ

Is there a jump start service near me in Berkeley?+

Yes. Call (954) 539-7718 and the operator sends the nearest available provider in our network to Berkeley. $140 + tax, confirmed before dispatch; arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

What if the jump does not work in Berkeley?+

Then the next step is a tow. A tow from Berkeley to a shop in central Oakland is usually 6–7 road miles, roughly $210–$220 + tax ($150 hook-up + $10/mile). A shop closer to you costs less.

Do you replace batteries?+

No. The driver jumps the car and checks the battery. If it will not hold a charge, you can be towed to a shop or buy a replacement from a shop or parts store.

Can you jump an EV or hybrid in Berkeley?+

Yes, the 12-volt battery. If an EV's main battery is empty, that is mobile EV charging ($175 + tax), not a jump start.

Do you cover ZIP 94702?+

Yes. Jump starts cover 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94720, 94706 in and around Berkeley.

Need help now?

Dead battery in Berkeley?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

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