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Jump Start in Detroit, MI

Jump Start $140 + tax · Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch

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  • No membership
  • Price confirmed before dispatch

In Detroit, a jump start costs $140 + tax. No membership, and the price is confirmed before dispatch.

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 Detroit: what to expect

Cold winters, snow and potholes are the top causes of breakdowns. That is why battery calls climb in Detroit when the weather turns.

We reach drivers in garages and lots around Wayne State University and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, in Rivertown, Indian Village and Grandmont-Rosedale, and on the shoulder of M-10 and I-696.

Dead battery hotspots in Detroit

  • Parking garages near Wayne State UniversityGive us the garage name, level and space. Low-clearance garages are no problem for a jump; we bring a portable booster.
  • Stadium district on game daysLockouts and dead batteries near Ford Field and Comerica Park.
  • I-75 and I-94 interchangeA busy junction near Midtown.
  • Freeway flooding after heavy rainDetroit freeways can flood quickly. Never drive into deep water.

Detroit conditions that cause these calls

Cold winters, snow and potholes are the top causes of breakdowns.

Summer storms can flood freeways.

Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons games and the North American International Auto Show bring heavy traffic.

Jump Start coverage in Wayne County

We send jump start to Downtown Detroit, Midtown, Corktown, Eastern Market, New Center, Rivertown, Mexicantown, Boston-Edison, Indian Village, Palmer Park, Southwest Detroit, Grandmont-Rosedale.

Detroit ZIP codes: 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48223, 48224, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48242, 48243.

Detroit price

$140 + tax

Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.

(954) 539-7718

FAQ

Jump Start in Detroit: questions

How much is a jump start in Detroit?+

$140 + tax, confirmed before dispatch. If the car still won't start, we can tow it, and you get the tow price first.

Can you jump a car inside a garage near Wayne State University?+

Yes, most garages are fine for a portable booster. Tell us the level and height limit.

Why do batteries die so often in Detroit?+

Cold winters, snow and potholes are the top causes of breakdowns. Short trips and old batteries make it worse.

How fast can you get to me in Detroit?+

Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.

A pothole blew out my tire on the freeway. What should I do?+

Get to the shoulder or the next exit if you can do it safely, turn on your hazards and call us. A tire change starts at $130 + tax if you have a spare. If not, we can tow you to a shop.

Jump Start in Detroit, priced before we roll.

$140 + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.

ZIP codes

ZIP codes we cover in and around Detroit

Tell the operator your ZIP code and nearest cross street. Detroit mailing ZIPs are listed first; the rest belong to surrounding towns, each linked to its own page.

Detroit ZIP codes

  • 48201
  • 48202
  • 48204
  • 48205
  • 48206
  • 48207
  • 48208
  • 48209
  • 48210
  • 48211
  • 48213
  • 48214
  • 48215
  • 48216
  • 48217
  • 48219
  • 48221
  • 48223
  • 48224
  • 48226
  • 48227
  • 48228
  • 48233
  • 48234
  • 48235
  • 48238
  • 48242
  • 48243

Surrounding town ZIP codes

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