Top Reasons Why Your Car Won't Start
Whether new or used, cars can sometimes disappoint because they hesitate to start. Turning the key or pressing the ignition button and realizing that nothing happens and you're going nowhere is just part of the human experience, but it helps to know what might be causing the problem so you can take appropriate action. Take a look at some common reasons you're stuck and what you can do to get back on the road. Dead Car Battery A dead battery is the most common reason why a car hesitates to start . If you have a battery tester, check your battery to see if it's weak. If you don't have one, try starting your car with jumper cables. After a jump start, let the car run for a few minutes to give the alternator time to charge the battery. Starter Motor Problems Nearly 7% of the cars we see that won't start have a problem with the starter motor. The starter motor is connected to the car's battery and starts the engine when you start the engine. A symptom of a bad sta...