Roadside Assistance
Mobile Battery Boost and Jump Start Service
A dead battery is one of the most common reasons drivers call for help. We come to you with professional jump-start equipment and get your engine running again.
When You Need Battery Boost
Battery Boost is the right call in the situations below. If you are not sure, call dispatch and describe what the vehicle is doing — we will tell you which service fits.
- Your vehicle will not start in a driveway, parking garage or street parking spot
- The battery drained after lights or accessories were left on
- Extreme cold has dropped the battery below cranking voltage
- The vehicle started fine yesterday and is completely silent today
- You need to move the vehicle before a tow or parking enforcement deadline
What Is Included With Battery Boost
Cold weather, an interior light left on overnight or an ageing battery can leave your vehicle unable to start. Our technicians carry commercial jump packs that start vehicles safely without the risk that comes from using another car and low-quality cables.
Before boosting, the technician checks your battery terminals and connections. If the battery holds a charge, you can drive away. If it does not, we can arrange flatbed towing to a repair shop of your choice.
- Travel to your location anywhere in the GTA
- Visual battery, terminal and cable inspection
- Professional jump start with a commercial-grade pack
- Confirmation that the vehicle runs on its own after the boost
- A recommendation on whether the battery needs testing or replacement
Mobile Battery Boost Done Safely
A dead battery is the single most common roadside call we take, and it rarely needs a tow. Our technicians arrive with commercial jump packs that start your engine without the voltage spikes that cheap cables and donor cars can push into modern vehicle electronics.
Before connecting, the technician inspects your terminals, cable clamps and ground point. Corrosion and loose clamps imitate a dead battery, and cleaning them is often the whole fix.
- Commercial jump packs for cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks
- Terminal cleaning and connection check included
- Safe boost procedure that protects vehicle electronics
- Charging advice so the battery is not flat again tomorrow
- Flatbed towing available if the battery will not hold a charge
Signs You Need A Battery Boost
- Engine cranks slowly or clicks once
- Dashboard lights dim when you turn the key
- Interior lights were left on overnight
- Vehicle sat unused for several weeks
- First deep cold snap of the winter
- Battery is more than four years old
How Battery Boost Works in Toronto and the GTA
Send your location
Share your exact location, vehicle make and model, and how the vehicle is behaving when you turn the key.
Get your quote and ETA
Dispatch confirms the price in CAD and the estimated arrival window before a technician is assigned.
Technician arrives and inspects
The technician checks terminals, clamps and the ground point before connecting anything.
Boost and verify
We start the vehicle with a commercial jump pack, then confirm it holds a charge on its own before we leave.
Call Dispatch or Request Through the App
There are two ways to get battery boost from TrueNorth Roadside Rescue. You can call dispatch directly at (647) 633-8885 and speak with a real person, 24 hours a day. Or you can request service through the TrueNorth web and mobile app for a faster, fully digital request flow.
In the app, you enter your exact service type, pickup location, vehicle details, destination when required, and contact information. The app calculates your estimate from preset service pricing, distance in kilometres, included distance, add-ons, and applicable tax — before anything is dispatched.
Once a driver is assigned, the app shows live service tracking with driver status, ETA, service progress, and completion status. It is a clearer and more transparent experience than a normal phone-only towing request — and you can still call dispatch anytime if you prefer speaking with a person.
Faster Request Flow
Submit the service type, location, vehicle details, and contact information without waiting on the phone.
Live Driver Tracking
Once a driver accepts the job, follow the driver and service status in real time.
Transparent App Estimate
Pricing is calculated from preset service rates, distance, add-ons, and tax before dispatch.
Better Service Updates
See when your request is submitted, accepted, on the way, arrived, completed, or closed.
Call Anytime
You can still call dispatch directly for urgent support, questions, or special situations.
Battery Boost Pricing and Quotes
Battery boost is quoted in CAD and confirmed with you before a technician is dispatched. The quote covers travel and the boost attempt; if the vehicle needs towing instead, we re-quote before any tow begins.
For a full breakdown of how towing and roadside jobs are quoted, see our towing and roadside assistance pricing page.
Staying Safe While You Wait
- Stay in your vehicle with seatbelts on if you are stopped on a live traffic lane or highway shoulder
- Turn on your hazard lights so approaching traffic sees you
- Do not attempt a boost with damaged or frayed cables
- Keep the hood closed until the technician arrives in rain or snow
If Extra Help Is Needed
If the battery will not hold a charge or the fault is in the alternator or starter, a boost only buys minutes. In that case the technician re-quotes flatbed towing on the spot and we transport the vehicle to the repair shop or dealership you choose.
Where We Provide Battery Boost
TrueNorth Roadside Rescue dispatches battery boost across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, 24 hours a day. Choose your city for local coverage detail:
FAQ
Battery Boost FAQs in Toronto and the GTA
Need Help Now?
Dispatch is open 24/7 across Toronto and the GTA. Send your location online for a fast ETA, or call to speak with a dispatcher directly. Every job is quoted in CAD before dispatch.