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?!” ...

Ok, I got a 99 nissan Altima GXE in august. I had a small problem with the transmission, got fixed last weekend, nothing to it. They said it was fine. <BR> Now before, very rarely, I had problems ...

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 ...

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 ...

2001 Hyundai Elantra GT<BR>62000 miles<BR><BR>I just went out to my car to try to drive in to work, but when I turned the key, the engine wouldn't start! I gave it about 6 or so tries, and each times ...

My older SUV won’t start on the first try John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who requires multiple attempts to get his vehicle started.

Winter isn't too far away for Michigan residents. Here's what experts recommend to prepare your car for cold weather.

Cold weather can affect cars to the point where it becomes dangerous for drivers. Robert Sinclair, manager of media relations with AAA Northeast, said the top three things that call AAA out during ...

A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead. I ...