Do not keep cranking
Do not keep stressing the starter motor. It will not help the battery.
Dead battery
Dead battery or starting problems?
The car clicks, the lights are weak or nothing happens at all. BCF Mobiliteit helps with jump starts and checks whether you can safely continue.
Help
Jump start and first diagnosis
Location
Home, work, car park or roadside
When
Evening, night and weekend too
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Avoid extra damage
Switch consumers off
Think of lights, radio, seat heating and blower.
Tell us the vehicle type
Hybrid, EV or modern cars sometimes need a different jump-start approach.
Jump start
First start, then make sure
A dead battery can be caused by cold weather, age, short trips or something simple like lights left on. Our mechanic uses suitable starting equipment and checks whether there seems to be more going on.
If the car starts again, we discuss whether continuing is sensible. Sometimes a battery is so weak that driving only delays the problem.
More than cables
Modern vehicles need care
Starting with cables can look simple, but incorrect connection can damage modern cars. Hybrid vehicles and cars with a lot of electronics need careful handling.
That is why we use suitable equipment and follow a safe order. If starting does not work, we arrange transport to a garage or dealer.
Common causes
- Lights or interior lighting stayed on
- The car stood still for a long time
- The battery is old or worn
- The alternator is not charging properly
- Cold weather or short trips cause low charge
Approach
How jump-start help works
1. Discuss symptoms
We ask what you hear or see when starting.
2. Connect safely
The mechanic uses suitable starting equipment.
3. Check after start
We see whether the car keeps running normally.
4. Next advice
If there is doubt, we advise garage, dealer or transport.