KIA Carens starting problem

My KIA Carens has been difficult to start. It usually takes at least 10 seconds when cold and around eight seconds when hot. Had a new battery and fuel filter fitted, but the problem persists. Any idea...

Mazda 323 won't start

My Mazda 323 refuses to turn over. I've managed to jump start it and drive home, but the car emits a smell of burning rubber, with smoke coming from under the bonnet. The water bottle is low and the lights...

Why won't my Renault Clio start?

I have a 2006 Renault Clio. The immobiliser light is constantly flashing and when I turn the ignition it won't turn over. Instead it makes a clicking noise. Any idea what could be wrong?

Ford Focus Estate won't start

I own a 2006 Ford Focus Estate (1.6 petrol) that refuses to start. When I switch on the ignition the dash warning lights are displayed. I had a new fuse box fitted because of corrosion but this hasn't...

Peugeot Partner won't start

My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all of the glow plugs - which fixed the starting issue...

Why won't my Vauxhall Corsa start?

Our Vauxhall Corsa C won't start. We have spark and fuel and it turns over okay but won't go. My neighbour put his diagnostic kit onto the car and it shows no fault codes. Any ideas?

Why won't my classic Volkswagen Polo start?

I have inherited a Mk2 Volkswagen Polo with only 2300 miles on the clock. However, it won't start, the plugs are sparking but there's no fuel getting to the throttle body. I've changed the fuel filter...

SEAT Ibiza starting problem

I own a 2008 SEAT Ibiza. A few weeks ago the car refused to start with a flat battery. The problem has become more and more frequent. Any idea what the fault could be?

Why won't my car start?

My car was going great until I got in it this morning and it refused to start. There's not even a clicking noise you get when the battery is dead me and my son pushed it and it started but turned off again. Everything...

Renault Clio III problems

I purchased a Clio 3 1.5 DCI manual last summer and so far have been very happy with it. The car is efficient and easy to drive, and the amount of included features and technology is impressive. I have...