Updated September 2026
| Situation | Solution |
|---|---|
| Car starts after jump, drives fine | Jump start ($50–$75) — get battery tested |
| Car starts but dies again quickly | Tow — likely alternator issue |
| Car won’t start at all after jump | Tow — battery or starter failure |
| EV at 0% charge | Flatbed tow only — no jump start |
SA Summer tip: Batteries over 3 years old often fail in SA heat (100°F+). AutoZone and O’Reilly test batteries free — do this before summer.
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