Car won't start?We'll come and fix it.
Clicking, silence or slow cranking, day or night. A local technician finds out why your car won't start and fixes most problems on the spot.
Stuck with a car that won't start?
The three things drivers dread most. Tap a card to see how we fix it.
Everything we can do on the spot
One fully stocked van covers almost every reason a car won't start.
Jump start
A safe start for flat batteries.
Battery replacement
A new battery fitted on the spot.
Full diagnosis
Battery, alternator and starter tested.
Connection repairs
Loose and corroded terminals fixed.
Hybrid & EV 12V
Won't power on? We sort the 12V.
Location sharing
Send your GPS in one tap if you're lost.
What is your car doing right now?
Tap what you hear or see and we'll tell you the likely cause.
Jump start, then test
Clicking means power reaches the starter, but not enough to turn it.
From stuck to started in four steps
One call starts everything. No forms at the roadside.
Share where you are
Call or send GPS in one tap.
Tech on the way
You get a text when we leave.
Find the cause
We test before we fix.
Back on the road
Most cars fixed in one visit.
Why Canberra drivers call us when they're stuck
Local technicians, a fully stocked van and straight answers, any time of day or night.
membership
needed
How we compare to the usual options
A local mobile service versus a roadside club or a workshop, for car won't start.
| What you get | Canberra RBA | Roadside club | Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
| No membership needed | |||
| Comes to your car | |||
| Tests before replacing | Sometimes | ||
| New battery fitted on the spot | Sometimes | After a tow | |
| Local person answers 24/7 | Call centre | ||
| Price agreed before work | Varies |
General comparison. Roadside clubs and workshops vary.
What affects the callout price
We always agree the price before we start. These are the things that change it.
Time of day
After-hours and holiday callouts can cost a little more.
What's wrong
A jump costs less than a new battery or extra repairs.
Your location
Standard pricing across most of Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Cars we work on every day
From hatchbacks to work utes. Tap a vehicle type to see what we cover.
Everyday cars and SUVs
Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and more. Everyday cars are our bread and butter.
4WDs, utes and work vehicles
HiLux, Ranger, Navara, D-Max, LandCruiser and work utes, including dual-battery setups.
Hybrids and electric cars
Toyota and Lexus hybrids, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla, MG and BYD. We work on the 12V system only.
European and prestige cars
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo, including AGM batteries and registration.
Help when your car won't start, across Canberra & Queanbeyan
Pick your area to see the suburbs we cover.
Civic, Braddon, Turner, Reid, Kingston, Barton, Griffith and the Inner North & South.
Real drivers, real relief
What it feels like when help actually turns up.
Flat at 6am in Gungahlin. New battery fitted before my coffee went cold.SSample customerGungahlin · Google review
No membership, no tow. They tested it, showed me the result and gave a fair price.SSample customerBelconnen · Google review
Our Prius wouldn't power on. They sorted the 12V battery in 20 minutes.SSample customerWoden · Google review
Stuck in a Civic car park with two kids. The location button meant they found me fast.SSample customerCanberra City · Google review
Told me it was just a loose terminal. Could have sold me a battery. Honest people.SSample customerTuggeranong · Google review
They look after all four of our work utes now. One invoice a month.SSample customerQueanbeyan · Google review
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Car Won't Start questions answered
Straight answers. Still unsure? A real person picks up 24/7.
Why won't my car start when the lights come on?
Can you help in the middle of the night?
What if it isn't the battery?
Do I need to be with the car?
Can you find me if I can't describe where I am?
Do you tow cars?
More ways we can help
One call covers every battery and starting problem.
Stuck right now?
One call and we're on the way.
Local technicians across Canberra and Queanbeyan, 24/7.
0400 000 000