How to Jump-Start a Car

Jumper Cables
 

If you’re BMW or other vehicle is having trouble starting, you’ll likely need a jump-start. Additionally, your car battery may require service or replacement. Usually, jump-starting the battery first will solve the issue. Follow our simple guide on how to properly jump-start your BMW or other car, truck, or SUV form BMW of Mamaroneck before you get with our service team for a battery check. If your car doesn’t start, schedule a service appointment for a quick and easy replacement.


Jump-Start a Car with These Steps

You’ll need a set of jumper cables and another vehicle to get started. If this isn’t possible, you can call a jump-start car service like AAA or get with our service center to explore your options. If you have the cables, follow these simple steps:

  1. Have the car with the good battery park facing the other vehicle, then make sure that the vehicle is turned off. Check to make sure both parking brakes are engaged.
  2. Open both car hoods and locate the batteries. In many cases, you’ll need to remove a plastic hood to expose the battery terminals.
  3. Identify the positive and negative terminals. Make sure they’re clean and free of any corrosion before applying the jumper cables.
  4. Connect the red clamp to the positive post on the dead battery.
  5. Uncoiling the battery cable, hook the other red clamp to the positive terminal of the battery with the charge.
  6. Connect the black clamp to the negative post on the good battery. 
  7. For the final clamp, connect it to an unpainted metal surface on the car’s frame.
  8. Once everything is hooked up securely, start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery first, then the one with the dead battery.
  9. Once the dead vehicle has been jump-started, carefully remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were placed on, then shut off the car that was used to help jump-start the dead car.
  10. Keep the engine running on the restarted vehicle for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the weak battery doesn’t die again right away. Consult your owner’s manual for more info on recommended times.

Other Tips for Your Car Battery

If you’ve attempted to jump-start your vehicle but it won’t start, you may need to have your battery thoroughly checked. Troubleshoot the issue with the following first before you consider a battery replacement or other service:

  1. If you try and start the car but only hear a clicking sound, the starter might not be functioning. Reach out to our service team to have one of our service technicians diagnose the issue.
  2. If the electrical systems of the car turn on but the engine fails to turn over, the ignition switch, battery, starter, or a fuse could be the problem. It’s worth bringing your vehicle to our team to run testing to help find the issue.
  3. Be sure to keep your vehicle running for a while after getting the jump. That allows the battery to recharge fully after it’s been drained.

Rely on the BMW of Mamaroneck Service Team for Battery Service

Whether you need help with a new battery, an oil change, or have questions about your tires, we can help. Our service center is located just a short trip from Yonkers, so stop by today or contact us with any questions. If it’s time for a new-to-you vehicle, consider our pre-owned inventory. We buy used cars so you can save on your next one.

 

BMW of Mamaroneck Service Specials

Diagnostic Special

$219 Diagnostic Test on any warning lights currently on.

Normal price for a diagnostic is $349.00.

 

Does not include any service/repair work. See your advisor for transportation options. Must present when service order is written. One coupon per customer. May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not responsible for typographical or printing errors. Other restrictions may apply. BMW vehicles only.

Expires: 09/30/2026

Free Install with Purchase of 4 Tires

Purchase a set of 4 tires and receive free installation.

BMW vehicles only. Must present offer at time of check - in. Plus tax and shop supplies. Cannot be use on previous purchases. Cannot combine with other offers. Valid only at BMW Service Center.

Expires: 09/30/2026

VALUE SERVICE

BMW VALUE SERVICES

Your BMW is built for performance – keep it that way with BMW Value Service. Only BMW Trained Technicians. Only Original BMW Parts backed by a 2-year warranty. Only at competitive, up-front prices.

BMW Value Service applies to select services & models. To schedule your appointment, call us or book online.

BMW Value Service available only at participating authorized BMW Centers. All work is carried out by BMW Trained Technicians using BMW Original Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. Service availability and pricing may vary for non-standard options, including M Sport options and equipment.

BMW Oil Change Plan

$249.00 FOR 3 YEARS OF OIL AND FILTER CHANGE SERVICES

Contact us today for your oil & filter change program.

BMW Oil Change Plan (3 years) includes oil and oil filter changes for three years including labor for $249.00 plus taxes and disposal fees where applicable. Maximum 2 oil changes per contract year. The need for included services are prompted by the vehicle’s Condition Based Service (CBS) system. For non-CBS vehicles, annual low-mileage oil changes are included as outlined in your BMW Maintenance Booklet. Available for all BMW vehicles that have reached 60 months or 60,000 miles but have not yet exceeded 240 months / 20 years and have no current Ultimate Care+ coverage. Plan is also available for purchase for vehicles that have reached at least 54 months and are currently covered by the BMW Ultimate Care Scheduled or BMW Ultimate Care+ 2 coverage. All work must be performed by an authorized BMW Center. All work is carried out by BMW Trained Technicians using Original BMW Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Please see your authorized BMW Center and https://www.bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare for additional details. BMW Oil Change Plan (3 years) is only available at participating dealers. Not available in Delaware, Wisconsin, Florida, or New Hampshire. © 2025 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW trademarks are registered trademarks.

Flexible Payment Plans For Auto Parts & Service

Ask your Service Advisor for financing details or click here to Learn More.

Financing Restrictions: Subject to approval based on creditworthiness and state of
residence. Down payment required at time of purchase. 9.99-35.99% APR. NY residents: 9.99-15.99% APR. MD residents: 9.99-23.99% APR.MA residents: 9.99-17.99% APR for loans less than $1,000; 9.99-22.99% APR for loans from $1,000 to $6,000; 9.99-19.99% APR for loans more than $6,000 but not more than $8,000.. CO residents: 9.99-35.99% APR for loans of $1,000 or less; 9.99-20.99% APR for loans over $1,000 but not more than $3,000; 9.99-14.99% APR for loans over $3,000. All account openings and payment activity are reported to a major credit bureau. Financing offered is made by Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., dba TAB Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit.

How the Pre-Qualification Works: This pre-qualification allows you to determine whether you pre-qualify for financing for parts or services. To complete the pre-qualification, you will need your email address, state-issued ID or driver’s license, and bank-issued debit card. You must also be 18 years of age (or higher, as required by state law) and have a physical street address or APO/AFO address. If you pre-qualify, you will be able to see your APR, monthly payments, and total finance charges. A completed pre-qualification is valid for 14 days. To finance products, parts or services at a merchant location before the pre-qualification expires, you will need to present your state-issued ID or driver’s license, make the required down payment with a bank-issued debit card, and choose a payment method for
recurring payments. Any terms presented during the pre-qualification are subject to a continuing ability to meet the criteria used for the pre-qualification.

3-month 0% APR Restrictions, A 3-month 0% APR option is available at participating locations only. Participating locations are subject to change.

Deferred Interest Restrictions. A deferred interest option is available at participating locations only. Participating locations are subject to change.

To learn more visit https://apply.sunbit.com/BMWMamaroneck.

Diagnostic Special

$219 Diagnostic Test on any warning lights currently on.

Normal price for a diagnostic is $349.00.

 

Does not include any service/repair work. See your advisor for transportation options. Must present when service order is written. One coupon per customer. May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not responsible for typographical or printing errors. Other restrictions may apply. BMW vehicles only.

Expires: 09/30/2026

Free Install with Purchase of 4 Tires

Purchase a set of 4 tires and receive free installation.

BMW vehicles only. Must present offer at time of check - in. Plus tax and shop supplies. Cannot be use on previous purchases. Cannot combine with other offers. Valid only at BMW Service Center.

Expires: 09/30/2026

VALUE SERVICE

BMW VALUE SERVICES

Your BMW is built for performance – keep it that way with BMW Value Service. Only BMW Trained Technicians. Only Original BMW Parts backed by a 2-year warranty. Only at competitive, up-front prices.

BMW Value Service applies to select services & models. To schedule your appointment, call us or book online.

BMW Value Service available only at participating authorized BMW Centers. All work is carried out by BMW Trained Technicians using BMW Original Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. Service availability and pricing may vary for non-standard options, including M Sport options and equipment.

BMW Oil Change Plan

$249.00 FOR 3 YEARS OF OIL AND FILTER CHANGE SERVICES

Contact us today for your oil & filter change program.

BMW Oil Change Plan (3 years) includes oil and oil filter changes for three years including labor for $249.00 plus taxes and disposal fees where applicable. Maximum 2 oil changes per contract year. The need for included services are prompted by the vehicle’s Condition Based Service (CBS) system. For non-CBS vehicles, annual low-mileage oil changes are included as outlined in your BMW Maintenance Booklet. Available for all BMW vehicles that have reached 60 months or 60,000 miles but have not yet exceeded 240 months / 20 years and have no current Ultimate Care+ coverage. Plan is also available for purchase for vehicles that have reached at least 54 months and are currently covered by the BMW Ultimate Care Scheduled or BMW Ultimate Care+ 2 coverage. All work must be performed by an authorized BMW Center. All work is carried out by BMW Trained Technicians using Original BMW Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Please see your authorized BMW Center and https://www.bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare for additional details. BMW Oil Change Plan (3 years) is only available at participating dealers. Not available in Delaware, Wisconsin, Florida, or New Hampshire. © 2025 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW trademarks are registered trademarks.

Flexible Payment Plans For Auto Parts & Service

Ask your Service Advisor for financing details or click here to Learn More.

Financing Restrictions: Subject to approval based on creditworthiness and state of
residence. Down payment required at time of purchase. 9.99-35.99% APR. NY residents: 9.99-15.99% APR. MD residents: 9.99-23.99% APR.MA residents: 9.99-17.99% APR for loans less than $1,000; 9.99-22.99% APR for loans from $1,000 to $6,000; 9.99-19.99% APR for loans more than $6,000 but not more than $8,000.. CO residents: 9.99-35.99% APR for loans of $1,000 or less; 9.99-20.99% APR for loans over $1,000 but not more than $3,000; 9.99-14.99% APR for loans over $3,000. All account openings and payment activity are reported to a major credit bureau. Financing offered is made by Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., dba TAB Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit.

How the Pre-Qualification Works: This pre-qualification allows you to determine whether you pre-qualify for financing for parts or services. To complete the pre-qualification, you will need your email address, state-issued ID or driver’s license, and bank-issued debit card. You must also be 18 years of age (or higher, as required by state law) and have a physical street address or APO/AFO address. If you pre-qualify, you will be able to see your APR, monthly payments, and total finance charges. A completed pre-qualification is valid for 14 days. To finance products, parts or services at a merchant location before the pre-qualification expires, you will need to present your state-issued ID or driver’s license, make the required down payment with a bank-issued debit card, and choose a payment method for
recurring payments. Any terms presented during the pre-qualification are subject to a continuing ability to meet the criteria used for the pre-qualification.

3-month 0% APR Restrictions, A 3-month 0% APR option is available at participating locations only. Participating locations are subject to change.

Deferred Interest Restrictions. A deferred interest option is available at participating locations only. Participating locations are subject to change.

To learn more visit https://apply.sunbit.com/BMWMamaroneck.

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