Understanding the situation
Stall at lights: safety first (hazard lights). Starter spinning freely, belt, overheating, out of fuel, emissions system: as many possible causes. A second stall can make it worse (catalytic converter, turbo).
On the motorway: approved service. In town: call us directly with symptoms (red warning light, noise, smoke).
What should I do?
- Make the vehicle safe
- Note warning lights and noises
- Do not crank in a loop
- Call with make / gearbox / access
Base rates — Car breakdown recovery
Indicative incl. VAT ranges by distance from Annemasse. Switzerland is surcharged (border, time, formalities). Grid August 2026.
| Area | Range |
|---|---|
| 0–15 km · Greater Geneva | 99 € – 139 € |
| 15–30 km | 119 € – 159 € |
| 30–60 km | 139 € – 179 € |
| 60–80 km | 159 € – 199 € |
| 80–110 km | 189 € – 229 € |
| Geneva Switzerland · ~7 km | 129 € – 169 € |
| Nyon Switzerland · ~28 km | 149 € – 189 € |
| Lausanne Switzerland · ~47 km | 169 € – 209 € |
Indicative range incl. VAT (−€20 to +€20 around the reference rate), weekday, straightforward access. Night (10 pm–7 am) and bank holidays: +25%. Weekend: +15%. Underground car park, snow, EV, prestige, van or extra km: quote before departure. Payment in EUR (CHF possible at the day’s rate).
Engine stalled, will not restart, warning lights
Repeated stalling, loss of power, red warning light: better to stop than to force it. Light diagnosis possible depending on access; otherwise towing . State petrol / diesel / hybrid / LPG.
In a queue, hazard lights and off the line of traffic. Motorway: SOS. In Genevois towns: call 06 82 96 40 84.
Who attends, and from where
SkyRoute Auto is an independent breakdown, towing and transport provider, based at 74 bis Route d’Étrembières, 74100 Annemasse , France. For engine stalled / will not start, the call comes through on a local number (06 82 96 40 84): not a national switchboard promising “20 minutes anywhere in France”. The slot we give depends on traffic, weather, access (surface, underground, snow) and the distance from Annemasse .
We remain outside insurers’ official networks. You can appoint us for engine stalled / will not start, obtain an invoice, then submit the file to your roadside assistance: any reimbursement depends solely on your policy. Keep the case number if one already exists.
On a motorway or expressway, the initial recovery remains the approved circuit (SOS phone or 112, dispatch may be via sos-auto-moto.fr). SkyRoute Auto then handles repatriation or transport to a garage, home or Switzerland — see our motorway procedure . In town, a car park or a residence, you call us directly.
What we need for a useful quote
To handle engine stalled / will not start without a second trip: exact address (street, car park, floor, badge / intercom), make and model, manual or automatic gearbox, whether the vehicle still rolls, the destination you want, photos of the access and of the vehicle. Mention a high-voltage pack (hybrid / electric), a motorcycle, a van or a prestige car: the equipment is not the same.
Hours: 24/7 subject to availability, including weekends and bank holidays. Life-threatening emergency or a blocked carriageway: prefer a phone call. Planned transport: online quote . Base rates inc. VAT (daytime, straightforward access, Genevois): car breakdown recovery 99 € – 139 €, car towing 169 € – 209 € — more distant communes, Switzerland, night work and difficult access are surcharged; see our pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you repair the engine on site?
- No (except minor cases such as a battery). The aim is to make it safe and get it to a workshop.
- Do I need a statement or an insurance file for engine stalled / will not start?
- Not to appoint us. If an insurer is already involved, keep the case number. SkyRoute Auto invoices the local job; reimbursement is not automatic.