Texas heat is rough on car batteries. Long summer stretches over 100 degrees speed up wear inside the battery, and many fail with little warning. A winter cold snap can finish off a weak one too. Then one morning you turn the key and hear a click, or nothing at all.
M&A Towing comes to you and gets your engine turning. We jump cars, SUVs, pickups and vans all over Austin, from parking lots at The Domain to driveways in South Austin. Once it starts, drive it for a while so the battery can recharge. If it won't hold a charge, the battery or alternator may be done. In that case we can tow you to a shop or your home. Call any time. We'll give you a real ETA and the price up front.
What we handle
Heat-worn batteries
Summer heat wears batteries out. We get you started so you can get to a shop for a battery test.
Lights left on
Left the dome light or headlights on overnight? A jump usually gets you going.
Hybrid and EV 12-volt batteries
Hybrids and EVs have a small 12-volt battery that can die too. Tell us your model when you call.
Tow if it won't start
If a jump doesn't do it, we can tow you to a mechanic or your home on the same call.
While you wait
- Turn off your headlights, radio and A/C before we arrive so all the power goes to starting the engine.
- Find your hood release ahead of time so we can get to the battery quickly.
- If you smell rotten eggs or see the battery bulging or leaking, stay back and tell us when you call.
Jump Starts questions
Why does my car battery keep dying in Austin?
Heat is the biggest reason. High summer temperatures wear batteries down faster, so many only last a few years here. A bad alternator or something draining power overnight can also cause it.
What if a jump start doesn't work?
The battery may be too far gone, or the problem could be the starter or alternator. We can tow your car to a shop or your home so it can be checked.
How long will it take you to get here?
It depends on where you are, traffic and how busy the night is. We give you a real ETA when you call, so you know what to expect.
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