{"id":243,"date":"2024-08-22T13:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/?p=243"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:01:52","slug":"your-car-wont-start-heres-what-you-can-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/your-car-wont-start-heres-what-you-can-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Car Won&#8217;t Start? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"243\" class=\"elementor elementor-243\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d6198 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4d6198\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9edec12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9edec12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Auto-Salvage-img.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-246\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Auto-Salvage-img.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Auto-Salvage-img-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a23e8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a23e8f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-738988f\" data-id=\"738988f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9a010a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9a010a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When your car won\u2019t start, it can be frustrating and inconvenient. Understanding the possible reasons and knowing what steps to take can help you troubleshoot the issue and get back on the road. Here\u2019s what you can do if your car won\u2019t start.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e251d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e251d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6503af\" data-id=\"c6503af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0022517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0022517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>1. Check the Battery<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of a Dead Battery<\/strong>: If you hear a clicking sound when turning the key or if the dashboard lights are dim, your battery may be dead or too weak to start the engine.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Jumpstart the Battery<\/strong>: Use jumper cables to connect your battery to another vehicle\u2019s battery. If your car starts, the battery was likely the issue.<\/li><li><strong>Check Battery Connections<\/strong>: Ensure the battery terminals are clean and tightly connected. Corrosion can prevent the battery from powering the car.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbf044 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dbf044\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-088e717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"088e717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sell-Broken-Car-img-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-245\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sell-Broken-Car-img-1.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sell-Broken-Car-img-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7ef8cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7ef8cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4b11ba\" data-id=\"d4b11ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d05df58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d05df58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>2. Inspect the Starter Motor<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of a Faulty Starter<\/strong>: If you hear a clicking noise or nothing happens when you turn the key, but the lights work, your starter motor may be faulty.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Tap the Starter<\/strong>: Sometimes, lightly tapping the starter motor with a hammer can help it engage.<\/li><li><strong>Seek Professional Help<\/strong>: If the starter is failing, it\u2019s best to have it inspected and replaced by a mechanic.<\/li><\/ul><h4>3. Check the Fuel System<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Fuel Issues<\/strong>: If the engine cranks but doesn\u2019t start, or if the car stalls while running, there might be a fuel issue.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Check the Fuel Level<\/strong>: Ensure you have enough fuel in the tank. A low fuel level can prevent the car from starting.<\/li><li><strong>Listen for the Fuel Pump<\/strong>: Turn the key to the \u201con\u201d position without starting the engine. You should hear a faint hum from the fuel pump. If you don\u2019t, the pump may be faulty.<\/li><\/ul><h4>4. Inspect the Ignition System<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Ignition Issues<\/strong>: If the engine cranks but doesn\u2019t start, the spark plugs or ignition coil may be the problem.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Check the Spark Plugs<\/strong>: Inspect the spark plugs for wear and tear. Replace them if they appear dirty or damaged.<\/li><li><strong>Test the Ignition Coil<\/strong>: A faulty ignition coil can prevent the car from starting. Consider having it tested and replaced if necessary.<\/li><\/ul><h4>5. Consider the Engine Immobilizer<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Immobilizer Problems<\/strong>: If your car\u2019s security system or key fob isn\u2019t working correctly, the engine might not start.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Try a Spare Key<\/strong>: If you have a spare key, try using it to start the car. Sometimes the key fob can malfunction or lose its programming.<\/li><li><strong>Reset the Immobilizer<\/strong>: Follow your car\u2019s manual to reset the immobilizer system. This often involves a specific sequence of actions with the key.<\/li><\/ul><h4>6. When to Call for Help<\/h4><p>If you\u2019ve tried these steps and your car still won\u2019t start, it may be time to call for professional help. Whether it\u2019s a tow service, a mechanic, or a breakdown cover provider, getting expert assistance can save you time and further frustration.<\/p><h2>Considering Selling Your Non-Starting Car?<\/h2><p>If your car has persistent starting issues and repair costs are mounting, it might be time to consider selling it. At We Buy Scrap Cars &amp; Vans, we offer a quick and easy solution:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Instant Valuation<\/strong>: Get a fast quote by contacting us via phone at 0800 680 9005, emailing <a rel=\"noopener\">buyer@webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk<\/a>, or messaging us on WhatsApp at 4407979603739.<\/li><li><strong>Free Collection<\/strong>: We provide free car collection from your location, saving you the hassle and cost of towing.<\/li><li><strong>Competitive Pricing<\/strong>: Our offers are fair and transparent, ensuring you get the best value for your non-starting car.<\/li><li><strong>Eco-Friendly Disposal<\/strong>: We handle <strong>Auto Salvage<\/strong>, <strong>Scrap Yard<\/strong> services, and <strong>Electric Car Scrap<\/strong> responsibly, recycling or reusing all parts where possible.<\/li><li><strong>Customer Satisfaction<\/strong>: We prioritize making the selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7134289 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7134289\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb0f5f5\" data-id=\"cb0f5f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b0b95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10b0b95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8807ee1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8807ee1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-562431d\" data-id=\"562431d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd4e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"3fd4e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6691\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6691\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should I do first if my car won\u2019t start?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6691\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6691\"><p>Check the battery, starter motor, fuel system, and ignition system for common issues.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6692\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6692\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I sell a car that doesn\u2019t start?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6692\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6692\"><p>Yes, we buy cars in any condition, including those that won\u2019t start.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6693\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6693\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg 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aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6693\"><p>The amount depends on factors like the make, model, year, and overall condition of your car. 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