Quick answer
A mobile jump start from Rapid Recovery in Corby has a £40 minimum charge. New batteries are supplied and fitted on the spot, priced by the battery your car needs and confirmed before fitting. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366, 24/7.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- 30–45 min in Corby
- Price
- From £40 minimum charge
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
On this page
- The cost of a jump start
- What affects the price
- How new batteries are priced
- How to get an accurate price
- Ways to keep the cost down
- Jump start or replacement: which is better value?
- Signs your battery needs replacing, not just a jump
- What a jump start call-out includes
- Flat tyres
- How to pay
- Jump start prices in your area
The cost of a jump start
A jump start has a £40 minimum charge. That covers us coming out to you and getting the engine running with professional equipment. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we confirm the price when you call, before we set off.
What affects the price
| Factor | Why it matters | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Location | How far we travel from Corby to reach you | Local call-outs sit at the minimum, further out can cost more |
| Access | A car boxed in a garage or a tight car park takes longer to reach | Awkward access can add to the price |
| Jump or new battery | A jump start uses our equipment. A new battery is a part supplied and fitted | A battery is priced separately for your car |
| Battery type | Cars with stop-start or battery management often need a specific type | Specialist batteries cost more than standard ones |
| Battery position | Most are under the bonnet. Some sit under seats or in the boot floor | Harder-to-reach batteries take longer to fit |
| Battery setup | Some modern cars need a new battery registered to the car's system | Can add time, and we tell you first |
| Further help needed | If it isn't the battery, the car may need recovering to a garage | Recovery is priced separately and agreed first |
How new batteries are priced
If your battery can't hold a charge any more, a jump start is a short-term fix. We can supply and fit a new one on the spot, at home, at work or at the roadside.
The price depends on the battery your car needs. Batteries vary in size, power and type, and many newer cars need a particular type to work properly with stop-start and their charging systems. We tell you which battery your car takes and give you the full price before fitting anything. If you would rather buy one elsewhere, that's your choice.
How to get an accurate price
Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366 and tell us:
- Where the car is, ideally a live location or what3words
- Make, model, year and registration
- Whether it has stop-start
- What happens when you try to start it: clicking, slow cranking, or nothing
- Whether the battery warning light was on recently
- How old the battery is, if you know
- Any access problems, such as a garage or a tight space
With the registration and model we can usually tell you which battery your car takes and price a replacement before we arrive.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Be honest about the history. If the car has needed several jumps, it may be cheaper to fit a battery on the first visit than pay for repeat call-outs.
- Drive after a jump. A good, steady drive helps the battery recover. Switching off after a few minutes can leave you flat again.
- Make the car easy to reach. If it's in a garage, open up before we arrive.
- Check lights and doors. Many flat batteries come from something left on overnight.
- Replace an old battery before winter. One that struggled last winter is likely to fail when it gets cold again.
Jump start or replacement: which is better value?
If the battery is simply drained, from lights left on or a car left unused, a jump and a drive is usually enough. If the battery is old, has needed jumping more than once, or the car dies again soon after starting, a replacement is usually the better value. We tell you honestly what we find.
If the battery turns out fine but the car isn't charging it, a new battery won't fix it. In that case we can recover the car to a garage, priced and agreed before we move it.
Signs your battery needs replacing, not just a jump
Paying for a jump start makes sense when the battery is healthy but drained. It is money wasted if the battery is on its way out, because you'll be calling again before long. Watch for:
- The car has needed a jump more than once in recent weeks
- It turns over slowly on cold mornings, even when it does start
- The battery is old, or you don't know when it was last changed
- The car dies again soon after a jump start and a drive
- Electrics such as the stop-start system stop working as they should
- The battery case looks swollen, leaking or badly corroded
If any of these apply, mention them when you call. We can bring the right battery for your car and price it in advance, which saves a second visit.
What a jump start call-out includes
- Travel to your car, at home, at work or at the roadside
- A check of the battery and how the car is behaving before connecting anything
- Starting the engine with professional jump equipment, connected in the right order to protect the car's electrics
- Honest advice on whether the battery should recover or needs replacing
- A price for a replacement battery or recovery if needed, before any further work
Flat tyres
We also change a wheel onto your spare or space saver. This is priced on the call, in the same way as a jump start. If there is no usable spare, we can recover the car to a tyre fitter instead.
How to pay
Pay by card on the day, bank transfer or cash. Businesses can ask about invoicing.
Jump start prices in your area
- Jump start in Corby
- Jump start in Kettering
- Jump start in Weldon
- Jump start in Great Oakley
- Jump start in Desborough
See the full service on our jump start page, read our car won't start guide, or compare all prices on the costs page.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
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Questions people ask
How much is a jump start in Corby?
A jump start has a £40 minimum charge. We confirm the price when you call, before we set off.
How much does a new car battery cost to fit?
It depends on the battery your car needs. We tell you which battery your car takes and the full fitted price before doing any work.
Is a jump start cheaper than a new battery?
Yes, on the day. But if the battery is failing, repeat jump starts can end up costing more than replacing it once.
Do you charge more for stop-start cars?
The jump start itself is priced the same way. If a new battery is needed, stop-start cars often need a specific, more expensive type.
What if the jump start doesn't work?
We explain the options on the spot, such as a new battery or recovery to a garage, and agree any cost with you first.
Do you charge for changing a flat tyre?
Yes. A wheel change onto your spare is priced on the call, in the same way as a jump start.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. We take card on the day, bank transfer or cash.