My Car Won't Start — What Now?
Turn the key, get nothing? Try these 3 things first — then call.
- Check the dashboard. If lights come on but the engine won't crank, it's usually the battery. If the dash is dead too, definitely battery.
- Make sure the shifter is fully in Park (or press the clutch on a manual). Modern cars will refuse to start otherwise.
- If you hear a rapid clicking when turning the key, it's a weak battery. If you hear one loud click and nothing else, it might be the starter.
What's usually going on
Most 'won't start' calls come down to a dead battery (roughly 70%), a bad starter, a fuel problem (empty tank, failed pump), or a security-system lockout. Age of the battery is the single biggest predictor in Texas — 3+ years and dying in warm weather is normal.
How we fix it
We can jump start the car on-site, replace the battery if the jump won't hold, deliver fuel if you're out, or tow you to a mechanic if it's beyond a roadside fix.
Dead battery? We'll get you started so you can drive home.
See service details →Car Won't Start in Fort Worth — what should I do?
Turn the key, get nothing? Try these 3 things first — then call. Call All Your Needs Towing at (469) 437-5663 — a live Fort Worth dispatcher answers 24/7, quotes a flat price on the phone, and sends a local technician. Check the dashboard. If lights come on but the engine won't crank, it's usually the battery. If the dash is dead too, definitely battery.
- Check the dashboard. If lights come on but the engine won't crank, it's usually the battery. If the dash is dead too, definitely battery.
- Make sure the shifter is fully in Park (or press the clutch on a manual). Modern cars will refuse to start otherwise.
- If you hear a rapid clicking when turning the key, it's a weak battery. If you hear one loud click and nothing else, it might be the starter.
At a glance
- Business
- All Your Needs Towing (All Your Needs Towing LLC)
- Service
- Car Won't Start — fixed with jump start service
- Area served
- Fort Worth & the DFW metro, TX
- Urgency
- Turn the key, get nothing? Try these 3 things first — then call.
- First move
- Check the dashboard. If lights come on but the engine won't crank, it's usually the battery. If the dash is dead too, definitely battery.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, holidays included
- Phone
- (469) 437-5663
- Payment
- Card, cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Why drivers trust us
- Serving Fort Worth since 2015 (11+ years)
- 4 on Google from 152 reviews
- Registered Texas LLC, local Fort Worth address
- Local dispatcher answers — no call center
- Flat price quoted before we roll, no membership
- Reviewed on Yelp
- A live dispatcher walks you through it — you're not alone on the shoulder
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Frequently asked questions
Fast repeated clicking = low battery. Try headlights — dim or off means the battery. One loud click = probably the starter solenoid.
Could be the neutral safety switch, the starter, or an ignition problem. Try shifting to Neutral and back to Park before cranking.
Depends what's wrong. Batteries and simple fuel issues we handle roadside. Starters and pumps need a shop.
Other roadside situations
- Locked Keys In CarDon't try a coat hanger. Call us — we're usually there in 25 minutes.
- Dead BatteryDead battery? We'll jump you on-site or bring a new one.
- Flat TireFlat tire? We'll change the spare or plug it on the spot.
- Out of GasOut of gas? We'll bring enough to get you to the pump.
- Spare Won't Come OffSpare stuck under your truck? We have the tools for that.
- Stripped Lug NutRounded lug nut? Don't force it — we have extractors.
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