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Can I call an Uber to jumpstart my car?

I'm in my driveway, but my car won't start. Since I live down a road where I'm the only house, I'm wondering if I can call an Uber driver to help me jumpstart it. I'm assuming it would be way cheaper than calling a tow.

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Kathryn Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
As a ridesharing company, Uber does not offer battery jump-starts as part of its official services.
There’s a chance you may be able to contact a driver and negotiate with them on the side—but there’s no guarantee that an Uber driver will perform this service for you.
It may be a better bet to check the details of your
car insurance policy
 first—many insurance providers offer roadside assistance services (sometimes called
towing and labor coverage
) to their customers.
If all else fails, you can never go wrong with a roadside assistance service like
AAA
. For members, battery jumpstarts are often free—otherwise, you can expect a charge between $50 and $100 for a battery jump.
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