{"id":351,"date":"2024-09-19T07:26:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T07:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/?p=351"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:01:52","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-car-wont-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-my-car-wont-start\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If My Car Won&#8217;t Start?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"351\" class=\"elementor elementor-351\" 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=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Battery-Connections.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-354\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Battery-Connections.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Battery-Connections-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>A car that won\u2019t start can be frustrating, but there are several possible causes that you can troubleshoot. Whether it\u2019s a dead battery, fuel issues, or a faulty starter, here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on what you should 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<h2>1. Check the Battery<\/h2><p><strong>Signs of a Dead Battery<\/strong>: If your dashboard lights are dim or you hear a clicking sound when turning the key, your battery may be dead or too weak to start the car.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Jumpstart the Car<\/strong>: Use jumper cables to connect your car\u2019s battery to another vehicle&#8217;s battery. If your car starts, the battery was the issue.<\/li><li><strong>Check Battery Connections<\/strong>: Ensure that the battery terminals are tightly connected and free of corrosion. Clean them if necessary to ensure a good connection.<\/li><\/ul><h2>2. Inspect the Starter Motor<\/h2><p><strong>Signs of a Faulty Starter<\/strong>: If you turn the key and hear a clicking sound or nothing happens but your lights are working, your starter might be the problem.<\/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>Call for Professional Help<\/strong>: If the starter is completely broken, you\u2019ll likely need a mechanic to replace it.<\/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\/09\/Jumpstart-the-Car.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-353\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jumpstart-the-Car.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jumpstart-the-Car-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>3. Check the Fuel System<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Fuel Issues<\/strong>: If the engine cranks but doesn\u2019t start, or if it stalls while running, it could be due to a fuel-related issue.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Check the Fuel Level<\/strong>: Make sure 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. If you don\u2019t hear a humming sound from the fuel pump, it could be faulty.<\/li><\/ul><h4>4. Examine the Ignition System<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Ignition Problems<\/strong>: If the engine cranks but won\u2019t start, it might be due to worn-out spark plugs or a malfunctioning ignition coil.<\/p><p><strong>What to Do<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Check the Spark Plugs<\/strong>: Inspect the spark plugs for wear or damage and replace them if necessary.<\/li><li><strong>Test the Ignition Coil<\/strong>: A faulty ignition coil can prevent the car from starting. If the coil isn\u2019t working, it may need to be replaced.<\/li><\/ul><h4>5. Test the Car\u2019s Immobilizer<\/h4><p><strong>Signs of Immobilizer Issues<\/strong>: If the car&#8217;s security system or key fob isn\u2019t functioning correctly, the immobilizer could be preventing the engine from starting.<\/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. Sometimes the key fob can malfunction or lose its programming.<\/li><li><strong>Reset the Immobilizer<\/strong>: Check your car\u2019s manual for instructions on how to reset the immobilizer. This often involves a sequence of actions with the key.<\/li><\/ul><h4>6. When to Call for Help<\/h4><p>If none of the above solutions work, it may be time to call for professional help. A mechanic can diagnose more complex issues, such as problems with the alternator, timing belt, or electrical system.<\/p><h2>Consider Selling or Scrapping Your Car<\/h2><p>If your car has ongoing starting issues or is too costly to repair, it might be time to consider selling it. At <strong>We Buy Scrap Cars &amp; Vans<\/strong>, we offer a hassle-free way to sell non-starting or broken-down vehicles:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Instant Valuation<\/strong>: Get a quick, no-obligation 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, saving you the trouble of having to move a non-starting vehicle.<\/li><li><strong>Competitive Pricing<\/strong>: Our offers are fair and transparent, ensuring you get the best value for your car.<\/li><li><strong>Eco-Friendly Disposal<\/strong>: We handle <strong>Auto Salvage<\/strong> and <strong>Scrap Yard<\/strong> services responsibly, recycling or reusing all usable parts.<\/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>Start by checking the battery and connections. If the battery is the issue, jumpstarting the car might help.<\/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 my car if it won\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 non-starting vehicles. Contact us for a free quote.<\/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 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 if my car\u2019s starter motor is faulty?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6693\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6693\"><p>If the starter motor is faulty, it will likely need to be replaced by a mechanic. In some cases, tapping the starter can help engage it temporarily.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I do first if my car won\\u2019t start?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Start by checking the battery and connections. If the battery is the issue, jumpstarting the car might help.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I sell my car if it won\\u2019t start?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Yes, we buy cars in any condition, including non-starting vehicles. Contact us for a free quote.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I do if my car\\u2019s starter motor is faulty?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>If the starter motor is faulty, it will likely need to be replaced by a mechanic. 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We are located at:<\/p><p><strong>We Buy Scrap Cars &amp; Vans<\/strong><br \/>Yard 1 A, Mount Alexander,<br \/>Fort William, The Highlands,<br \/>PH33 7NF<\/p><p>Phone: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"tel:+440800 680 9005\">0800 680 9005<\/a><\/span><br \/>Email: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:buyer@webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">buyer@webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk<\/a><\/span><br \/>WhatsApp: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4407979603739\">4407979603739<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>Get the best value for your non-starting car with We Buy Scrap Cars &amp; Vans!<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car that won\u2019t start can be frustrating, but there are several possible causes that you can troubleshoot. 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