If your car won't start in a Slidell parking lot, at the park-and-ride or in your driveway, book a jump start in the Hopper app and follow the driver on the map.
Humid heat and lots of short trips around town are hard on batteries. If you needed a jump once this season, have the battery tested before your next long drive on I-59 or I-10.
Slidell commuters who park at the park-and-ride or near the Twin Span for a day in New Orleans sometimes come back to a car that won't start. Note the lot and row in the app so the driver finds you quickly.
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 Slidell drivers
Storms off the Gulf can bring sudden heavy rain to Slidell. Avoid flooded streets and wait somewhere dry.