Jump Start vs Battery Replacement: What’s the Right Fix?
When a car won’t start, the first instinct is to get it going again as quickly as possible. A jump start does that. The question most drivers then ask is whether that is enough, or whether the battery itself needs replacing. Across Kent, we see both situations every day. Some cars just need a boost […]
Car Won’t Start After Sitting? Battery Problem or Something Else
Cars that won’t start after sitting for a few days or weeks cause a lot of confusion. The assumption is almost always the same. The battery must be dead. Sometimes that’s true. Other times, it’s only part of the picture. Across Kent, we attend plenty of jump start callouts where the car has not moved […]
Jump Starting Modern Cars: Why It’s Not as Simple as It Used to Be
Jump starting a car used to be straightforward. Two sets of cables, another vehicle, and a few minutes later you were on your way. Modern cars have changed that completely. What worked years ago can now cause problems if it’s done without care. Across Kent, we regularly see drivers surprised by how sensitive newer vehicles […]
Can a Jump Start Damage Your Car? What Drivers Worry About
When a car won’t start, most drivers just want it running again. But there’s often a second worry sitting in the background. Can a jump start actually damage the car? It’s a fair question. Modern vehicles are packed with electronics, sensors, and control units. People hear stories about blown ECUs, warning lights, and electrical faults […]
Flat Battery in Cold Weather: Why Cars Won’t Start in Winter
Winter has a way of exposing weak car batteries. A vehicle that started fine all summer can suddenly refuse to turn over on a cold morning. For many drivers across Kent, this is when jump start calls spike. Cold weather does not create battery problems on its own. It simply makes existing issues impossible to […]