A jump start in Washington, Iowa starts from $78, at night as in the day. A late hour, bad weather or a long drive out a county road can raise it. We give you the exact figure and the timing on the call. Nothing heads your way until you agree to it.
24/7 Jump Starts and Battery Replacement in Washington, Iowa
When a battery dies in or around Washington, Iowa, call Washington Iowa Roadside at (319) 212-5673: a jump start is from $78, 24/7. If the old battery will not hold a charge, we price a new one on the call. On a subzero morning or at 2 a.m., you still hear the price and the timing first.
| Service | From-price |
|---|---|
| Jump start | from $78 |
Prices shown are starting prices. Availability, the hour, the distance, the weather and the kind of vehicle can raise the final price. You hear that final price on the phone, before help is sent.
Prices last checked November 2026.
We pick up 24/7, day and night. You hear the price and timing first, then we send help.
Tell us the town, the highway and the nearest mile marker or cross street.
Key takeaways
- A jump start in Washington, Iowa starts from $78; a new battery is priced on the call.
- January in Washington averages a low of 11.5 °F, by NOAA's 1991-2020 normals.
- Pilot in Mount Pleasant and Four Corners in Ainsworth are both listed as open 24 hours.
- Tell us whether the engine clicks, cranks slowly or does nothing at all.
What is included?
A technician jumps a dead battery on a car, SUV or pickup. When the battery will not stay charged, we quote a new one or a tow during that same call.
Dead batteries on cold Washington, Iowa mornings
By NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Washington station, January averages a low of 11.5 °F and a high of 30.2 °F. About 13 days a year bottom out at 0 °F or colder. The record cold of January 29-31, 2019 went further. The National Weather Service's Quad Cities office logged a -51 °F wind chill at the Washington airport early on January 30. The next morning brought lows of -30 °F at Washington and -32 °F at Sigourney.
If the engine cranked slowly the last time it was this cold, mention it on the call. It helps decide between a jump and a new battery. On nights like that, parking nose-out gives the cables an easy reach to the battery.
Where to wait for a jump start somewhere warm
If the battery light comes on while you are still moving, aim for a lot that stays open all night rather than a dark shoulder. Two truck stops in the area are listed as open 24 hours. Pilot Travel Center is on North Grand Avenue in Mount Pleasant. Four Corners Fuel Stop is on Iowa 92 in Ainsworth, by US-218 exit 66. A jump in a parking lot keeps everyone out of traffic.
Dead battery on the shoulder of US-218 or Iowa 92
A battery that quits on US-218 or Iowa 92 may still have enough left to flash the hazards for a while. Switch them on first and leave the headlights off. Keep your belt on and the doors closed. In a subzero wind the car is warmer than the roadside, and standing beside it puts you next to passing traffic. If the car died in a traffic lane, or anyone is hurt, call 911 before anything else.
What to tell us when you call for a jump
Call (319) 212-5673 with the road, the direction and the nearest exit, mile marker or crossroad. Say whether the engine clicks, cranks slowly or does nothing. We price the jump and give you the timing, and the technician sets out once you agree.
When the battery needs replacing
The battery may be finished if the car will not restart on its own after a jump. The same goes if it is dead again the next morning. We can quote a new battery brought to the car. Its size and type set the price, which you hear first. If the fault turns out to be a loose cable, a mobile mechanic fix may cover it. If the car still will not run, a tow starts from $114.
Safe jump start steps before the cables go on
- Switch off the headlights, the heater fan and the radio.
- Keep scarves, cords and loose sleeves clear of the engine fan and belts.
- Never jump a battery that is cracked, bulging or leaking; say so on the call instead.
- Once the engine starts, leave it running and drive a while before you shut it off again.
Questions
How much is a jump start in Washington, Iowa on a January night?
It is below zero in Sigourney and the engine only clicks. Who comes out?
A tow truck or roadside technician comes out once you agree to the price. We take Keokuk County calls 24/7, Sigourney included. A jump start there starts from $78. If the battery will not take a charge, we price a replacement in the same conversation, and you choose.
The battery quit near US-218 exit 66 at Ainsworth. Where should I wait for the jump?
Wait in the car, buckled in, with the hazards on if they still work. If it stopped in a lane, call 911 first. If the car made it to the Four Corners Fuel Stop lot at the Ainsworth interchange, wait there instead; it is listed as open 24 hours. Tell us whether you are on the ramp or on Iowa 92.
Will a jump start fix a dead battery in a Washington cold snap?
A jump can restart the engine, but it cannot fix a battery that will not hold a charge. If the car will not restart on its own after the jump, or dies again by morning, the battery may be finished. Around Washington, we price a new battery on the call by its size and type.
Can I get a new battery put in where my car sits in Washington, Iowa?
Yes. When a jump will not hold, we can quote a new battery brought to your car in Washington or the nearby counties. It goes in where the car sits. The battery's size and type set the price, so have the make, model and year ready. We give you that price on the call, before anything is booked.