A car not starting often instigates the five stages of grief. There’s denial, “No, no, no, start!” Then anger, “CURSE YOU, YOU CLUNKER!” Bargaining, “Please start, please, please, please, start?!” ...

An average car dies many deaths, but with the right owner, it can always live to drive another day. When something fails, a DIY diagnosis and fix can save money and eliminate the inconveniences of ...

New or used, cars can sometimes disappoint by failing to start. Turning the key or pressing the ignition button and realizing nothing is happening and you won’t be going anywhere is just part of the ...

You turn the key, but your car won't start. With nothing more than a multimeter and a methodical approach, you should be able to find out what's wrong getting your car up and running in no time. Here ...

How do I fix my car not starting in the cold? From flat batteries to locked car doors, here are the most common causes in winter and how to fix them.

Loose or corroded battery terminals restrict electrical power from reaching the rest of the vehicle, making it difficult to start even with a jump. Remove the cables from the terminals and clean them ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 23, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. When your car’s engine won’t start and all ...

The car battery is dead. You're by yourself. Been there. Done that. Chances are a neighbor or passerby could help jump the car. But, if they didn't know how, would you? Here's a quick lesson: BOTH ...

Dead battery: A dead battery is the No. 1 cause of a no-start. If the battery is weak, but not totally dead, the starter may turn slowly. You will hear that slow, groaning RRR-RRR-RRR sound. As the ...

With winter’s icy hand slapping a third or more of the nation across the face, stinging with wind chills in negative double digits from the central states to the eastern seaboard, it’s a safe bet that ...

Hang on to your hats and mittens. A large portion of the county will be subjected to bone-chilling temperatures over the next few days, with 75% of the nation below freezing, and many areas seeing far ...