Jump start in University Park, TX
A student car that sat through a semester break is the classic jump-start call near SMU. Tell us the lot, street or garage level, and whether the car needs a permit to be there.
- Open 24/7
- Price before dispatch
- No membership
- English y Español
$49–$75 + $19 dispatch
Price in University Park
You get the total before we send anyone.
Good to know: A jump start does not fix a failed starter, alternator or fuel problem. If the car still will not run, we tell you what we found.
What it’s like in University Park
Student cars can sit for weeks over winter and summer breaks, and a battery that bakes through July may not start the car in August. Errands around Snider Plaza mean many short trips and restarts. Parking near campus is tight, and a car that dies in a permit lot or a garage takes a little more planning to reach.
We cover Park Cities, Snider Plaza, Preston Center and SMU campus and the rest of University Park (75205, 75225).
Before you call from a lot near SMU, check the posted parking rules and tell us about any permit, gate or ticket so the technician can get to the car.
New special
Any TotalPro battery, installed
- The TotalPro battery in your size
- The core charge for the old battery
- Installation wherever the car is parked
One price for the battery, the core charge and the installation. If your car needs AGM, we tell you first.
$239installed
Jump start in University Park
Day or night: your driveway, the parking garage at work or the shoulder of the freeway.
What the technician does
- We confirm the vehicle and where the battery is.
- The technician connects a booster pack, not another car.
- The engine starts and we check the charging voltage.
- If the battery will not hold a charge, you get a replacement price on the spot.
While you wait
- Turn off the lights, radio and air.
- Put the car in Park with the parking brake on.
- Pop the hood only if you are parked safely off the road.
In danger or blocking traffic? Call 911 first.
Questions
01Can you help with a student car parked near SMU?
Yes. Tell us the lot or street and any permit rules. If the car is in a restricted campus lot, we confirm with you that a service vehicle can get in before we head out.
02Will my car's battery survive a summer parked in University Park?
The car will be fine, but the battery may not. Weeks of heat and sitting drain it, so start the car once a week or connect a battery maintainer if you can.
03Will a jump start hurt my car?
Not when it is done with a booster pack and the right connection points. Many newer cars have a dedicated jump post under the hood, and that is what we use.
04Can you jump a hybrid?
Yes. Hybrids have a small 12-volt battery that powers up the system. Tell dispatch it is a hybrid so the technician knows where the jump points are.