Dead battery in the Business Bay parking at midnight, who would you call?
Last night I finished work late, walked down to the parking near Business Bay, and my Kia Sportage did not even make a click when I pressed the button. The screen stayed black. It was almost midnight, the building was nearly empty, and I only had a few percent left on my phone. Is it normal for a battery to die with no warning like that, or are there small signs people usually miss? Looking back, the car had been slow to start in the mornings for about a week, but I told myself it was just the heat. The car is a 2019 model, so I did not think the battery would be finished so soon. In the end a security guard found a man with jumper cables, and I was lucky, but I do not want to depend on luck again. Now I want to save a proper number in my phone. I had a look at jumpstart-service.ae to see how these services work, but I would rather hear from real people who have used one. Has anyone tried Professional dead battery assistance around Business Bay, and how long did they take to reach you? Did they find your exact spot easily, or did you have to explain the location many times? The parking in this area is confusing, with different towers and levels, so that worries me. Do they test the battery after the jump and tell you honestly if it needs replacing, or do they just start the car and leave? Is the price fixed, or does it go up late at night and on weekends? Can you pay by card at the car? I also wonder if a jump start is safe for a newer car with a lot of electronics, and whether I should drive for a certain time afterward so the battery gets some charge. If it dies again the next day, does that always mean the battery is finished, or could something be draining it? I am not looking for the cheapest option, I just want someone who shows up when they say and explains things in simple words. If you have a number you trust, a rough price you paid, or a mistake I can avoid, please share it. Even a short reply would help me a lot. Thanks, I will read every reply tonight.