Jump Start in West Des Moines, IA

Jump start in West Des Moines

RoadReady Tow sends jump starts to West Des Moines, IA, about 10 miles southwest of central Des Moines. The price is $140 + tax and you hear it before dispatch.

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 West Des Moines: about $270–$290 + tax to central Des Moines.

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 (50265).
• 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 Des Moines.