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Jump Start in University Heights, IA
$140 + tax jump start · typically 30–45 minutes · Price confirmed before dispatch
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- No membership
- Price confirmed before dispatch
Dead battery in University Heights? Call for a jump start, dispatched 24/7 from the Cedar Rapids service area.
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Jump start in University Heights
If your car only clicks in University Heights (Johnson 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 University Heights: about $480–$560 + tax to central Cedar Rapids.
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 (52242).
- In a parking garage, tell the operator the level and the nearest entrance.
- If you feel unsafe or are in traffic, call 911 first.
More about jump starts in the wider area: jump start in Cedar Rapids · jump start in North Liberty.
Near you
Jump start near me in University Heights
Searching for a jump start near you from University Heights? A live operator dispatches the nearest available provider in our network. These are the closest places we serve, nearest first (straight-line miles from University Heights).
- 1 miJump start in Iowa City, IACommunity · ZIP 52240
- 2 miJump start in Coralville, IACommunity · ZIP 52241
- 7 miJump start in Tiffin, IACommunity · ZIP 52340
- 7 miJump start in North Liberty, IATown · ZIP 52317
- 11 miJump start in Solon, IACommunity · ZIP 52333
- 26 miJump start in Marion, IATown · ZIP 52302
- 27 miJump start in Hiawatha, IATown · ZIP 52233
- 29 miJump start in Robins, IACommunity · ZIP 52328
- 29 miJump start in Cedar Rapids, IAMain city
ZIP codes
ZIP codes we cover in and near University Heights
Tell the operator your ZIP code and nearest cross street. University Heights shares mailing ZIPs with neighboring towns; the others below are the closest ZIP areas, with the town name on the mail.
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Jump start in University Heights
University Heights jump start FAQ
Is there a jump start service near me in University Heights?+
Yes. Call (954) 539-7718 and the operator sends the nearest available provider in our network to University Heights. $140 + tax, confirmed before dispatch; arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.
What if the jump does not work in University Heights?+
Then the next step is a tow. A tow from University Heights to a shop in central Cedar Rapids is usually 33–41 road miles, roughly $480–$560 + 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 University Heights?+
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 52242?+
Yes. Jump starts cover 52242, 52246, 52245, 52240, 52241 in and around University Heights.
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