My Vauxhall Vectra B won't start even after replacing the fuel pump - help!

My Vauxhall Vectra B cut out whilst travelling. I tried to start the car up and it wouldn't start. The engine management light and 'spanner' light flash, then both stay on. I've changed the fuel pump and...

Does my Nissan X-Trail really need three new valves?

I have a Nissan 2003 X-Trail 2.2 DCI Sport. Recently it broke down, making a very nasty mechanical noise from the engine. The car would not start very well and did not tick over. I could drive it at full...

My Peugeot 406 won't start - any ideas?

I have a 2000 Peugeot 406 HDI 90 Rapier. When the engine is warm, the car will not start. Everything works with no warning lights, it's just that it will not catch. After several minutes it catches, or...

Why won't my 1998 Renault Megane start?

My 1998 Renault Megane Cabriolet has had intermittent starting problems for a while now. The car seems to be fine but won't start. Battery appears fine. I thought it may be the immobiliser, as a few on...

What can I do about my 2005 Citroen C3's starting fault?

I initially had trouble with my 2005 Citroen C3 automatic with stop/start not starting, and the garage advised a new battery, which when fitted was OK. Two years later the car started hopping and the dealer...

Can you start a car which is in first gear without engaging the clutch?

Can you start a car which is in first gear without engaging the clutch?

Should Volkswagen contribute to repairing a starting problem on my Passat Estate?

My Volkswagen Passat Estate (petrol) bought new in March 2006 and now with 37,200 miles on the clock would only start intermittently. The vehicle has a full service history and always serviced by a Volkswagen...

Do you have any thoughts on my daughter's Ford S-Max starting problem?

My daughter is desperate. She has an 06 reg 2.0 TDCI Ford S-Max which intermittently takes several minutes to start from hot or cold. Her dealer has had the car several times, including whilst it was in...

Why won't my Mercedes-Benz C-Class start?

I was using my Mercedes-Benz C-Class 200 for about three hours and it was working very well. I switched the car off for about one minute and then it wouldn't start again. The electrics are ok but the car...

My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault?

My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights left on during night, but my electric windows...