It happens randomly, in any weather condition. I have tried the spare key - seems to be the same. Some friends/family have suggested it may be fuel related (supermarket fuel as opposed to better quality from the likes of shell etc) or possibly the cold start sensor.
I'll have a try at using the spare key for a few days continuous & see if it makes any difference and also see if I can get the car looked at by an auto electrician.
BTW the car runs fine once started. The engine doesn't cut out or anything like that.
I would mention that on the 2-3 occasions it was at it's worst was a few weeks ago just before Easter Friday. The car went on about a 15 mile run (not motorway) that took about 30 minutes. On return to the car after no more than 2 minutes it wouldn't start and took an absolute age to re-start and the engine sounded laboured compared to previous occasions when the key was turned in the ignition.
The car has done 4000 miles in the 4 months I have had it.
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