Quick answer
Rapid Recovery Corby provides 24/7 jump starts in Kettering with a £40 minimum charge. We also supply and fit new batteries on the spot and change flat tyres. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- Fast from our Corby base
- Price
- From £40 minimum charge
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
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Flat battery in Kettering?
If your car won't start in Kettering, call us for a jump start. We come to your car wherever it is, whether that is a driveway in Barton Seagrave, a street in Burton Latimer, the town centre or the car park at Kettering station. Our base in Corby is a short run away, and we give you a realistic arrival time when you call.
We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A jump start costs a £40 minimum charge.
What we can sort out on the spot
- Jump starts using professional jump packs, safe for modern electronics.
- New batteries supplied and fitted where the car is parked.
- Flat tyres changed onto your spare or space saver.
If none of those get you moving, we can recover the car to a garage instead. One phone call covers it.
Where Kettering drivers get caught out
Commuters at Kettering station
Leaving a car all day at the station, especially in winter, is hard on a weak battery. If it won't start when you get off the train, call us from the car park.
Business parks near the A14
Staff cars and fleet vans parked all day on the business parks near the A14 sometimes refuse to start at home time. We help individual drivers and fleet managers alike, with business invoicing by arrangement.
Driveways after a cold night
Frost and low temperatures reduce a battery's power. A car that was slow to turn over yesterday may not start at all this morning.
Cars that have stood still
Holidays, working away or a second car that rarely moves can all leave a battery flat.
Mobile battery fitting in Kettering
If your battery is failing, there is no need to get towed to a garage. We supply and fit a new battery on the spot. The price depends on the battery your car needs, and we confirm it with you before we fit anything.
| What you need | Price |
|---|---|
| Jump start in Kettering | £40 minimum charge |
| New battery fitted | Depends on battery, confirmed before fitting |
| Wheel change onto spare | Priced on the phone |
| Recovery if it still won't start | £60 minimum charge for local recovery |
Our jump start cost guide has more detail.
Is it really the battery?
A clicking sound, dim dashboard lights or nothing at all when you turn the key usually point to the battery. If the engine turns over strongly but won't fire, the problem is more likely elsewhere, such as fuel or ignition. Our guide on why a car won't start explains the difference.
We test as we go. If a jump start doesn't work, we won't keep trying for the sake of it. We will tell you what we think is wrong and offer breakdown recovery in Kettering to a garage of your choice.
Flat tyre on the way into Kettering?
A puncture on the A14, A43 or A6 is a different job to a puncture on a quiet street. On a fast road, don't try to change the wheel next to moving traffic. Get yourself and passengers to safety, hazards on, and call us. We will make the scene safe using PAS 43 practices and either change the wheel where it is safe or move the car first.
How to keep your battery healthy
- Take a longer drive every week or so, especially if you mostly do short town trips.
- Switch off lights, heaters and chargers before you turn off the engine.
- Use a battery maintainer if the car will stand for weeks.
- Replace an old battery before winter rather than after it fails.
After we get you started
Once the engine is running, keep it running. Drive for a while on a mix of roads rather than switching off at the end of the street, so the battery has a chance to recharge. If the car is slow to start again the next day, the battery is likely to be failing, and replacing it saves another call-out. Repeated jump starts on a dead battery also put extra strain on the charging system.
When you call
Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366 with:
- Your location, ideally as a live location.
- The make and model of the car.
- What happens when you turn the key.
- Whether you have a spare wheel, if it is a tyre problem.
You can pay by card, bank transfer or cash.
Other services in Kettering and nearby
If your car is beyond saving, see scrap car collection in Kettering. For a planned move, use car transport in Kettering. We also offer jump starts in Corby, Rothwell and Geddington.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
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Questions people ask
How much is a jump start in Kettering?
A jump start in Kettering has a £40 minimum charge, confirmed on the phone before we set off.
Can you fit a car battery at Kettering station?
Yes. We supply and fit new batteries wherever your car is parked, including station car parks, once the price is agreed.
Do you do jump starts at night in Kettering?
Yes. We provide jump starts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays.
What happens if my car still won't start after a jump?
We can recover it to a garage. Local recovery has a £60 minimum charge and the price is agreed before we move the car.
Can you change a flat tyre near Kettering?
Yes. We change wheels onto your spare or space saver, or recover the car if there is no spare.