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Top garages for My Car Won't Start in Canning Town (109 found)
LEVOFIX LTD
966 Jobs Completed
London
4.9 / 5

I am a specialist car mechanic with a wide range of experience. I have been a mechanic for 17 years and have experience working on all car types. I love my job and enjoy

MIC Auto services LTD
351 Jobs Completed
barking
4.2 / 5

We do MOT for cars and vans Servicing and Mechanical repairs Sale of new and part worn tyres Body works and Spraying Diagnostic check, Engine management light Electr

QwikFix Mobile Mechanics Ltd
177 Jobs Completed
London
4.7 / 5

QwikFix Mobile Mechanics Ltd operate as mobile mechanics, bringing the garage to wherever you are, at a time most convenient for you! We carry out the following works (an

Marwan Motors
54 Jobs Completed
London
5.0 / 5

Car Repair Garage In Woolwich We provide a full range of repairs, maintenance, & front end mechanical repairs for all makes and models of cars, no matter the cause.

One Stop Auto Centre
353 Jobs Completed
Thamemead
3.8 / 5

"Established large workshop offering all general servicing and repairs. Also latest diagnostic equipment. Also offer tyre changing, general services and repairs on cars a

Sbk City Mobile
10 Job Completed
London
5.0 / 5

Car Mobile mechanic with over 20 years of experience main services are Full Services major services interim services Brakes Brake Pads Brake discs Pre Purcha

carmechaniclondon.com
17 Jobs Completed
london
3.0 / 5

Our expert car mechanic London provides comprehensive accident repair services. Trust our reliable car mechanic London for thorough MOT testing, ensuring safety and envi

TVMPL
456 Jobs Completed
Aldersbrook
4.6 / 5

15 years of mechanical experience. C&G certified. We take on all types of mechanical repair & warranty work, incl: General maintenance & repair. Servicing. Br

Fastfix Mobile Mechanic
15 Jobs Completed
London
4.3 / 5

Big LPG Automotive Service
806 Jobs Completed
Barking
4.6 / 5

Established back in 2000, BIGLGP is a family run independent garage based in Barking who will always go the extra mile for our customers. We are a small team with dec

DMO Motors Ltd
57 Jobs Completed
London
5.0 / 5

DMO Motors Ltd is the one-stop-shop that offers an extensive range of auto care services ranging from mechanical repairs and maintenance to panel beating and damage repai

The ONE Motor services
90 Jobs Completed
East Ham
3.7 / 5

Adams Automotive Engineering
279 Jobs Completed
London
4.7 / 5

Adam's Automotive Engineering offers a variety of services to many customers; ranging from individual car owners to corporate clients and dealerships. The company has

M14 Service Centre
45 Jobs Completed
London
4.9 / 5

We specialise in vehicle servicing, clutch, exhaust, suspension, alternators, ecu remap, tyres and brakes.

LCL Motors Ltd
16 Jobs Completed
East Ham
5.0 / 5

Independent garage offering all vehicle repairs in East Ham; -General Servicing -M.O.T Testing Centre -Diagnostics/Mechanical Repairs -BodyWork Repairs -Insurance A

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Car Won't Start? Find a mechanic near Canning Town
Frequently asked questions
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What are common reasons a car won't start?

The most common reasons a car won't start are as follows: a flat battery, corroded or poor battery connection, fuel pump faults (or no fuel), a carburetor or choke issue, a fuel-injection fault, or a damp distributor cap.
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Why won't my car start in cold weather?

A cold-weather start problem is usually caused by one of two reasons: first, car batteries are less efficient in cold weather and may not have enough power to turn the engine (you may hear a clicking noise, or the starter may only turn the engine slowly.) Second, cold weather can point towards a problem with your carburetor or choke - in older cars - or fuel injection system in newer cars.
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Why won't my car start after a long drive?

A 'hot start problem', as it is known, typically points to an engine-management or sensor issue, for example: temperature sensor, oxygen sensor / lambda sensor giving an incorrect reading, leading to an incorrect air/fuel mix and ignition timing. It could also be a crankshaft sensor issue - again, leading to poor ignition timing.
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My car won't start and it just clicks. Why?

If you turn the key and just hear a clicking noise, this is because your car battery is flat. The clicking you hear is the ignition circuit activating, but the battery has insufficient power to turn the starter motor and start the car. It can be resolved with a new battery, a jump start from another car, or, in manual-transmission cars, a push-start.
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Does WhoCanFixMyCar work with mobile mechanics?

Yes! Many of our members are mobile mechanics, and plenty more are fixed-location garages with a mobile service, such as a call-out van. Post your job and you'll see which members are able to come to you.
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How much does it cost to get my car started?

Typically, a mechanic or garage will have a 'call out' charge of around £50, which includes some diagnosis time. That may be all you have to pay! Additional labour time or components will cause the cost to rise of course - just post your job to assess your options.

Average rating for  My Car Won't Start in Canning Town bookings

4.20

5 reviews

Car Won't Start? Here are average costs to get you back on the road

The cost of a fixing a car that won't start can vary depending on exactly what is causing the issue. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.


My Car Won't Start Cost by Car Make in Canning Town
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Volkswagen£73.85
Mercedes£67.70
Vauxhall£76.50
Ford£75.25
BMW£67.62
Peugeot£75.21
Nissan£77.41
Toyota£83.09

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 30/12/2023 and 29/03/2024.

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about getting your car to start. However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

There are a variety of reasons for a car not starting as there are many systems which effect the mechanism for starting an engine.

If your car won’t start it can be extremely irritating as there may be no way of knowing what the problem is. You may have a minor issue that you could resolve with a small amount of maintenance or it could be a major problem that requires a professionally trained mechanic to diagnose and repair.

If your car is not starting the best thing to do is get a mechanic to come out to where you live and take a look at the vehicle which you can do by entering your details in the form above.

If you would like to learn what the problem may be, read on!

No start on a rainy day

If your car seems to be working fine on a dry day but won’t start when it’s raining, it’s likely that the distributer cap has moisture inside. Fortunately, this is not disastrous and will not require a huge amount of repair work from a mechanic. All that is involved in the service is using solvent to evaporate moisture from the unit.

If you think you can carry out this job and know where your distribution cap is, it is essential that you keep the following points in mind.

  • Only use a lint free rag
  • Only use clean solvent as even a speck of petrol mixed in will cause an explosion within your car.

This is the easiest job to self-diagnose and complete without the help of a mechanic however the following issues should be referred onto a professional should you see these symptoms in your own car.

  • The car engine starts but then dies
  • The car engine makes a clicking noise and won’t start
  • The car cranks over but won’t start
  • The car is silent when you turn the key in the ignition
  • The car won’t start on cold mornings
  • The engine misses while idling
  • The engine misses or hesitates during acceleration
  • The engine knocks or pings

There is no way of knowing what could be causing you an issue so it is essential that you have a mechanic assess your car asap. If your car battery has died this will be an easier problem to resolve as all that is required is a jump from another vehicle.

If you need to jump start your car due to a dead battery, follow these instructions. However, don’t forget to have your vehicle checked by a local Canning Town based mechanic even if a jump start works.

  • Find your jump cables
  • Line another car up and park it, leaving both ignitions off
  • Remove the caps from each battery
  • Connect the cables
  • Attach one of the red clips to the positive terminal of your battery (it will have POS or a plus sign on it and it may be bigger than the negative terminal)
  • Attach the red clip on the other end to the terminal of the other car.
  • Attach one of the black clips to the negative terminal of the working cars battery
  • Attach the other end of the black clip to a surface area of unpainted metal on the car that isn’t working (somewhere far away from the carburettor or battery)
  • Try to start your engine

If the engine starts, brilliant! Take a drive around Canning Town as this will recharge the battery.

If it doesn’t, go back and make sure the cables are all attached properly and let the other car run for five minutes or so.

If the car still won’t start, then it is likely your car has a major issue that you should get a mechanic to look as soon as possible.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price is not always easy. We work with a network of 17,700 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find a competitive repair deal for you.

To find the best garages available in Canning Town:

  • Enter your car registration number
  • Give us a few details about your car and your requirements
  • We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Canning Town

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your area, before booking the repair online.

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