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What Can Cause My Car Not To Start?

The advancement of modern automobile technology has eliminated the necessity for most daily manual car status checks. Even though technology has improved a lot of things, there are still a few things you should check if your car won't start. Empty fuel tank There are instances when the answer to an issue may be found in a straightforward manner. Don't forget to fill up your fuel tank before you hit the road. Also, don't allow your gas tank to get too low. Moisture from within the tank may freeze, causing ice that might harm the engine in cold weather. Dead Battery The other most common reason a car won't start is a dead battery. More often than not, batteries die unexpectedly. If the battery is weak, there is a possibility that the starter may be spinning slowly. Batteries may run out for various reasons, such as accidentally leaving lights on, faulty wiring, or a defect in the battery owing to its age. Bad Alternator A faulty alternator and a dead battery go hand ... read more

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