Focus TDCi won't start

Was driving home when my car juddered to a stop & cut out. Have had the Cam & crank sensors changed & a new fuel filter. There is pressure at the injectors but they are not opening. Diagnostics coming...

Peugeot 406 starting problems

I have a Peugeot 406 diesel 1999. It cut out on the motorway, after having about a week of starting problems. Diesel is getting to the injectors, and we have replaced the low pressure fuel punp. However,...

Starter motor issues

My car started making noises and shuddering when switching on the engine. The garage said it was the starter motor but not to worry as these can be difficult to replace. The noise really concerns me but...

Ford Galaxy won't start from the ignition

My car won't start from the ignition key, however, can be started by putting power from the battery straight to the starter, which the AA did for me to get me home. So far I've had a few garages look...

Old Golf problems

I have an absolutely immaculate VW Gold mk2 1.6 driver. The only problem is the transistorized ignition unit (tci unit) has stopped receiving its 12 volt feed. I bought a new ignition switch as this...

Polo won't start

I went to start my 1995 VW Polo this morning and the engine would not turn over at all, and the hazards would flash for around 20 seconds. The car is in good condition generally and I have not had any...

Long time standing

I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the key fob is working, ie it locks /unlocks the car....

My car won't start

My Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI wont start! I have checked the fuel system and fuel is coming from the tank to the injectors, but it does not seem to return to the tank, possibly as both ports on top of the filter...

TVR hot start issues

Our 1997 TVR Chimera wont start immediately after stopping when hot (i.e stopping for petrol!!!) It will eventually but only after cooling down. Is that normal?

Paranoid husband

My husband has gone out in the car (2002 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi), stopped, gone into the shop, come out and car refused to start for at least 5 mins. Then it happened again three weeks later. I'm not worried...