Jump Start & Flat Battery Assistance
Car won't start because of a flat battery? 247 Road Assistance provides jump start and flat battery assistance for suitable cars and small vans across East Grinstead, Crawley, Gatwick, Horley, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding areas.
If a discharged battery has left you stranded at home, at work, in a car park or at the roadside, call us to discuss the problem and your location.
Need a Jump Start?
Call us with your location, vehicle registration and a description of the problem. We can assess whether flat battery assistance may be suitable.
0330 043 7086Available 24/7 across our local coverage area, subject to availability and the requirements of the job.
Car Battery Flat and Your Vehicle Won't Start?
A flat or discharged battery is one of the common reasons a vehicle may suddenly refuse to start. It can happen after a vehicle has been left unused, electrical equipment has been left switched on or the battery has become discharged for another reason.
If you turn the key or press the start button and the vehicle does not start, you may hear clicking, notice that the dashboard lights are weak or find that the electrical systems are not operating normally.
Where a discharged battery is the cause, a suitable jump start may allow the vehicle to start and get you moving again without requiring vehicle recovery.
247 Road Assistance provides 24/7 roadside assistance for suitable breakdown situations across our local coverage area.
Signs Your Battery May Be Flat
- Engine does not crank
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- Clicking when trying to start
- Dim dashboard lights
- Weak interior or exterior lights
- Electrical systems not operating normally
- Vehicle has been standing unused
When You May Need Flat Battery Assistance
There are many situations where a vehicle battery may become discharged. If you are unsure whether the battery is causing the problem, explain the symptoms when you contact us.
Car Left Unused
Vehicles left parked for extended periods may develop a discharged battery and fail to start when you next need to use them.
Lights Left On
Leaving headlights, interior lights or other electrical equipment switched on can drain the battery while the vehicle is parked.
Cold Weather
Cold conditions can expose a weak battery and reduce its ability to provide enough power to start the vehicle.
Weak Battery
An ageing or deteriorating battery may struggle to hold sufficient charge and can leave the vehicle unable to start reliably.
Electrical Drain
Electrical equipment or an underlying electrical problem may cause the battery to discharge while the vehicle is parked.
Vehicle Suddenly Won't Start
If your vehicle has suddenly refused to start, a flat battery may be one possible cause. Other mechanical or electrical faults can produce similar symptoms.
Flat Battery and Need Help?
Call 247 Road Assistance and tell us your location and what happens when you try to start the vehicle.
How Our Jump Start Assistance Works
When you contact us, providing clear information about your location and vehicle helps us assess the situation.
Contact Us
Call 0330 043 7086 for immediate assistance or use our online form for a non-urgent enquiry.
Provide Your Details
Tell us your name, contact phone number, vehicle registration and your current location or postcode.
Explain the Problem
Describe what happens when you try to start the vehicle and any symptoms you have noticed.
Assistance or Recovery
If suitable, roadside assistance may get you moving. If the vehicle still cannot start, recovery may be required.
What If a Jump Start Doesn't Solve the Problem?
A vehicle that will not start is not always suffering from a flat battery. Starting problems can also be caused by electrical faults, charging system problems, starter motor faults, mechanical issues or other vehicle problems.
If roadside assistance does not get your vehicle moving, 247 Road Assistance may be able to transport the vehicle using our flatbed recovery service.
The vehicle can be transported to an agreed destination, such as your home, a garage, dealership or repair specialist.
Car Recovery
Flatbed recovery for suitable vehicles that cannot be started or driven safely.
Car & Breakdown Recovery →Non-Runner Recovery
If the vehicle is completely immobilised, our winch and vehicle skates may allow us to recover suitable non-running vehicles.
Non-Runner Vehicle Recovery →Important: A Jump Start Does Not Repair a Faulty Battery
A successful jump start may get a vehicle running, but it does not necessarily mean that the battery or charging system is in good condition.
If the battery repeatedly goes flat, the vehicle struggles to restart or a battery or charging warning light is displayed, you should consider having the vehicle inspected by a suitable garage or technician.
If the vehicle cannot be driven safely following assistance, we can assess whether vehicle recovery is required.
More Roadside & Breakdown Assistance
A flat battery is only one reason a vehicle may leave you stranded. We also provide other suitable roadside and vehicle recovery services.
Roadside Assistance
Our main roadside assistance service for suitable vehicle breakdowns across our local coverage area.
Wheel Change Assistance
If you have a puncture and a suitable spare or replacement wheel, we may be able to assist with changing the wheel. We do not supply new tyres.
Breakdown Recovery
If your vehicle cannot be made mobile or is unsafe to drive, flatbed recovery may be the most suitable option.
Jump Start & Flat Battery Assistance Across Our Local Area
247 Road Assistance provides mobile roadside assistance from our East Grinstead base across surrounding parts of West Sussex and Surrey, including the Crawley and Gatwick corridor and towards South London and Kent.
Whether your vehicle has a flat battery at home, at work, in a car park or at the roadside, call us with your exact location so we can assess availability.
Jump Start & Flat Battery FAQs
Can you help jump start my car?
Where suitable, 247 Road Assistance may be able to provide jump start assistance if a discharged battery is preventing your vehicle from starting.
Do you provide 24-hour flat battery assistance?
We provide 24/7 roadside assistance across our Tier 1 and Tier 2 local coverage areas, subject to availability, location and the requirements of the individual job.
What if my car still won't start after a jump start?
If the vehicle still will not start, the problem may not be caused solely by a discharged battery. Where suitable, we may be able to arrange flatbed vehicle recovery to your home, garage, dealership or another agreed destination.
Can you help if my battery keeps going flat?
Roadside assistance may help get the vehicle started, but a battery that repeatedly becomes discharged could indicate an underlying battery, charging or electrical problem. The vehicle should be inspected by a suitable garage or technician.
Can you jump start a small van?
We may be able to provide suitable flat battery assistance for small vans. Contact us with the vehicle registration and details so we can assess the situation.
Can you help if my car has a flat battery at home?
Yes, subject to availability and location. Our mobile roadside service can attend suitable vehicles at homes, workplaces and other accessible locations within our coverage area.
Can you help with a flat battery in a car park?
Potentially, yes. Access depends on factors including the location, height restrictions and whether our vehicle can safely reach the broken-down vehicle. Tell us about any car park access restrictions when you call.
How do I request flat battery assistance?
Call 247 Road Assistance on 0330 043 7086 and provide your name, contact phone number, vehicle registration, current location and details of what happens when you try to start the vehicle.
Car Won't Start? Call 247 Road Assistance
For 24/7 jump start and flat battery assistance across East Grinstead, Crawley, Gatwick, Horley, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding areas, call us and explain what has happened.