Engine wont turn over

I have a Vauxhall Corsa Combo 1.7 diesel and I got in it the other day but nothing turned over. It was working OK the day before so I thought it was the starter motor, so I replaced it yet it still won't...

Possible cause of poor starting on a diesel Bongo?

I have a problem with initial starting in my Mazda Bongo auto diesel. Smoke and poor combustion, too.

Fiesta won't crank

Just had a 2008 Ford Fiesta brought in with no engine start. Battery was 9 volts, replaced battery, checked Diagnostics for any codes - only low battery faults found, still won't crank with key. Key locks...

How can I remove my car from my garage without starting the engine?

I have to use my garage as a workshop, as well as a safe haven for my beloved car to eliminate the worst of the British weather. Unfortunately, the garage was built by a thoughtless developer who minimised...

Sluggish starting on a Ford Focus - what could it be?

The car has done 40,000 miles. The blow-plugs have been renewed yet still the engine is reluctant to fire-up first-thing in the morning. It requires a long churn. It starts briskly for the rest...

Starting problems with a van when warm - any ideas?

I'm having trouble starting my van when the engine is warm. I've just had a new timing chain put on by my mechanic and since then I have this problem. He has had it back and connected it to the diagnostic...

Starting issues with my Nissan X-Trail?

Last night, my X Trail wouldn't start at all. I turned the key and all I got was a 'click', nothing from the engine at all. The lights on the dahsboard all lit up but the engine was dead. I tried a couple...

Micra fails to fire when cranked

My immaculate Nissan Micra with 22000miles yesterdaym for the first time ever failedm to immediately start on the first engine rotation. The battery is fully charged, it has the correct fuel and has started...

Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso

I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new battery fitted 2 weeks ago and the problem is still...

Olf Fiesta on original battery won't start

I purchased my Ford Fiesta 1.3 Encore in December 1996. It has the original battery (is this a record?) The body work is in good condition and has given me trouble free motoring until now. During the recent...