Jump starts and car lockouts start at $85 throughout the southwest Chicago suburbs, 24 hours a day. Most of these calls never need a tow at all — we come out, get you back in or get you running, and you drive away.
What This Covers
The calls we get dispatched for under roadside assistance.
Jump Starts
Dead battery in a parking lot, a driveway or a commuter lot after a cold day. If the battery is the problem, this is the whole fix — no tow required.
Car Lockouts
Keys locked inside, engine running or not. We open the door and get your keys back without breaking anything.
Straight Diagnosis on the Phone
Describe what happened when you turned the key and we'll tell you whether it sounds like a battery or something that's going to need a tow.
What Affects the Price
Starting prices are a floor, not a guess. These are the things that move the number.
We'd rather explain what changes the price than quote you a number that turns into a different number when the truck shows up. Tell us the details on the call and you get the real figure before anything is dispatched.
- Where the vehicle is sitting
- Time it takes to reach you
- Vehicle year, make and model
- Whether the location has access restrictions
Starting Prices
Same starting prices everywhere we run, day or night.
- $95 Local Tow
- $85 Jump Start
- $85 Lockout
- $125 Winch-Out
- Call Long Distance
Prices shown are starting prices. Final cost may vary based on distance, vehicle type, location, road conditions, recovery difficulty and equipment required. Pricing is confirmed before dispatch whenever possible.
Quick Answers
What callers ask us most about roadside assistance.
How much is a jump start?
Jump-start service starts at $85. If the battery is the only problem, that's the entire cost — there's no tow to pay for on top of it.
How much is a car lockout?
Vehicle lockout service starts at $85. Tell us the year, make and model when you call so the right tools come out with the driver.
Will a jump start actually fix my car?
If it's a dead battery, yes — you'll be driving in a few minutes. If the alternator or starter has failed, a jump may get it running briefly but it will strand you again. We'll tell you honestly which one it sounds like.
Can you get into my car without damaging it?
That's the job. Vehicle lockouts are done with proper tools, not a coat hanger and a prayer. Give us the year, make and model on the call.
What if it turns out I need a tow anyway?
Then we tow it. Local towing starts at $95 and we'll quote it before hooking up rather than surprising you once the truck is already there.
Do I need to be with the vehicle?
Yes, for both jump starts and lockouts somebody needs to be there — for a lockout, ideally whoever can show it's their vehicle.
Available across our Chicagoland service areas, including Joliet, Bolingbrook, Orland Park and Tinley Park. See all towing services.