Car Keeps Needing a Jump Start in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
If your car needs a jump more than once, the jump is only treating the symptom, and something is either wearing out the battery, draining it or failing to recharge it.
It is the neighbor in Hillsboro who has left their jumper cables in your truck bed since Thanksgiving because it keeps happening. Each jump gets you going, but it is also a warning that the next one may not work. Bring it in, or we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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We find out why it went flat. A dead battery is always the result of something, and knowing what that is is the difference between a fix and another jump next week.
We test the battery, the alternator and the drain. All three can cause the same symptom, and fixing one while another is failing just starts the cycle again.
We check your add-ons. Aftermarket lights, stereos and trailer wiring are common sources of drain, and we make sure they switch off when you do.
You approve it first. We tell you what we found, what it costs and what can wait.
Why Hillsboro stops jump-starting and calls Moxie
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We find the cause
We test the battery, the alternator and the drain, so the jump starts actually stop.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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Warranty in writing
Starter, alternator, charging and electrical repairs carry the NAPA 24/24 nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles, and new batteries carry their manufacturer's warranty.
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We come and get it
If the next jump does not work, we pick up for free within 40 miles of our Hillsboro shop.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Can I keep driving?
Yes, once it is running, but drive it to us rather than away from home.
Needing a jump is not unsafe on its own, but you cannot count on a restart once you turn it off. Plan your next stop to be our shop. If the battery light comes on while you drive, head straight here, because the car may be running on battery alone and can shut off when it runs out.
Stop driving and call us if
- The battery warning light comes on while you are driving
- The headlights and dash dim or flicker while you drive
- You smell rotten eggs or burning near the battery
- The battery case is swollen, cracked or leaking
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What keeps sending people for the jumper cables around here
- A battery that is simply worn out, often after a few hot Kansas summers
- An alternator that is no longer charging properly
- A small drain from an accessory, a glovebox light or a module that will not go to sleep
- Short trips around town that never recharge what starting used
- A vehicle that sits for long stretches, like a farm truck parked between harvests
- Corroded terminals or a loose cable that stops the battery charging fully
How we diagnose a car that keeps needing a jump start in Hillsboro
- We load-test the battery to see if it can still hold and deliver a charge.
- We test the alternator's output at idle and with the lights and fan on.
- We measure how much power the vehicle draws when it is switched off and asleep.
- We check the cables and grounds for corrosion and loose connections.
- We tell you which of those it is before we sell you anything.
A car that keeps needing a jump start across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Questions about needing a jump start
How many times can you jump a battery before it is ruined?
There is no set number, but every time a battery goes completely flat it loses some of its ability to hold a charge. Some are finished after one deep drain, and others handle a few. If you are reaching for the cables more than once, have it tested.
How long should I drive after a jump start?
Drive it at road speed rather than letting it idle, and head for the shop rather than running errands with lots of stops. A drive helps, but it will not fully recover a battery that went flat. The safest plan is to drive straight to us.
Can a jump start damage my car?
It can if the cables go on the wrong way or the clamps touch, because modern cars are full of electronics that do not like a spike. Follow the order in your owner's manual and keep the clamps apart. If you are unsure, call us instead.