BATTERY
BOOST
Saskatchewan cold kills batteries. At -30 your battery loses over half its cranking power, and at -40 even newer batteries can give up. Bro's Tows provides 24/7 battery boost and jump start service across Saskatoon, Blaine Lake, and central Saskatchewan—fast response, even in the worst cold snaps.
WHY BATTERIES DIE IN SASKATCHEWAN
It's not just the cold—though the cold is brutal. Here's what actually kills batteries in this province. For a full troubleshooting guide, see our car won't start page.
At -30°C a battery loses roughly 60% of its cranking power. At -40 and below, even a two-year-old battery can fail. This is the #1 reason we get boost calls in Saskatchewan.
Driving 5 minutes to the store and back doesn’t give your alternator enough time to recharge the battery. Do this all winter and the charge slowly drops until it’s dead.
Most batteries last 3–5 years in Saskatchewan. After three winters of -30 cold snaps, internal plates degrade and the battery can’t hold a full charge anymore.
Interior lights, headlights, dash cams, or phone chargers left plugged in overnight can drain a battery completely—especially if the battery is already marginal.
If your block heater cord is damaged, the outlet is dead, or the element has burned out, your engine sits in -35 cold all night. The battery has to crank a frozen engine and often can’t.
WHAT WE BRING
Our 8 trucks carry everything needed for a fast, safe battery boost—no matter what you drive.
Our trucks carry professional lithium boost packs rated for extreme cold. They deliver enough amperage to start diesels, V8s, and everything smaller.
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, semis—we have the right gauge cables and connectors for any battery configuration, including top-post and side-post terminals.
We’ll test your battery voltage and cranking amps right there. If the battery is toast, we’ll tell you before you get stranded again tomorrow morning.
If a boost will get you through, we’ll boost you. If the battery is done, we’ll let you know and can tow you to a shop or auto parts store for a replacement.
WHEN TO CALL FOR A BOOST VS. A TOW
A boost fixes most dead-battery situations. But sometimes the problem is bigger than the battery. Here's how to tell—or just call us and we'll figure it out. See our rates page for current pricing.
Note: SGI roadside assistance doesn't cover battery boosts. Learn what SGI does and doesn't cover.
BATTERY BOOST FAQ
DEAD BATTERY RIGHT NOW?
We do battery boosts 24/7 across Saskatoon, Blaine Lake, and central Saskatchewan. 8 trucks on the road. Call or text and we'll get to you fast.