A dead battery in Covington usually catches you at the worst moment: after a long day parked in a downtown lot, at the trailhead or in your own driveway before work. Book a jump start in the Hopper app and track the driver to your car.
After the jump, drive for at least a little while so the battery can recharge. If it was slow to crank in our summer heat, get it tested before it leaves you stranded again.
Weekend trips to the Tammany Trace, the Bogue Falaya or the Tchefuncte often leave cars parked for hours in the sun. If your car won't start after a day out, the heat may have finished off a battery that was already weak.
What to expect
A jump start is for a car that clicks, cranks slowly or shows dim dash lights. The driver connects to your battery and gets the engine running so you can drive to a shop or home. If the battery is old or the car dies again soon after, plan to have the battery and charging system tested. A jump gets you moving; it doesn't fix a failing battery.
A tip for Covington drivers
Heavy rain on the Northshore can flood low streets quickly. Don't drive through standing water to reach a meeting point.