Nothing tests a battery like a London winter. Short stop-start journeys, freezing overnight temperatures and power-hungry heaters, lights and screens mean a battery that coped fine in autumn suddenly cannot turn the engine over. If you are staring at a dead dashboard on a cold morning, K9 Recovery and Transport can get you going fast, in any borough, at any hour. Any time, any place, any vehicle, any situation.
Why flat batteries spike in winter
Cold weather is the single biggest reason batteries fail. Low temperatures reduce a battery’s ability to deliver current at the very moment the engine needs more of it to start. Add short city trips that never fully recharge the battery, plus heaters, heated seats, wipers and lights all drawing power, and an older battery simply runs out of reserve. That is why the first proper cold snap brings a wave of no-starts right across the capital.
Fast jump starts in every borough
Our vetted local drivers cover all of London, so wherever you are, from a driveway in Bromley to a car park in Camden, we can reach you quickly. A jump start is often all it takes to get you back on the road in minutes. Because we run an independent network of 3,000 vetted drivers nationwide with the deepest capacity in London, the nearest suitable driver comes to you. See our London jump start service for full details.
When a jump start is not enough
Sometimes a battery is too far gone, or the fault is something more than a flat. If the car will not hold a charge or there is an underlying problem, we will not leave you stuck. We can recover the vehicle to your home, garage or a nearby fitter, because we never work from a closed list. If it is broken down, we can move it. Everything is fully insured and there is no membership to buy first.
How to help your battery survive winter
- If your battery is more than three or four years old, have it tested before winter bites.
- Take a longer drive now and then so the battery recharges fully.
- Switch off heaters, lights and heated screens before you turn the key.
- Listen for slow, laboured cranking, an early warning that the battery is tiring.
- Keep our number saved: 07301 118118.
Broken down in London this winter? Get the keenest price, fast.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you reach me for a jump start?
London is our strongest market with the deepest driver capacity, so we can usually get the nearest driver to you fast, day or night. Call 07301 118118.
What if the jump start does not fix it?
If the battery will not hold a charge or there is a deeper fault, we can recover your vehicle to your home, garage or a fitter of your choice. You are never left stranded.
Do I need to be a member?
No. There is no membership and no annual fee. You call when you need us, and because drivers compete for the job you get a keen price.
Can you jump start bigger vehicles too?
Yes. We help cars, vans and larger vehicles. If it is broken down, we can move it, and we are rated 4.9/5 from 200+ Google reviews.