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Top garages for My Car Won't Start in Lincolnshire (92 found)
PK Automotive Solutions
193 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.9 / 5

"We are a specialist Diagnostic and Service centre based in the North of Lincoln offering the widest range of services. We are a Bosch Car Service Centre and Delphi Diese

Lincolnshire Van Centre
8 Jobs Completed
NORTH KYME
5.0 / 5

LVC based in North Kyme have vast experience in the sale and repair of vans and motor vehicles of all makes and model. Our purpose build repair facility and body shop ca

Dixon Auto Centre - Bosch Car Service
818 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.7 / 5

Family run independent garage. Honest and trustworthy helpful staff. Highly reputable garage specialising in MOT's, Servicing/Repairs for all your passenger and light com

Lincs auto solutions Ltd
15 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
3.7 / 5

Tyre & Tech Lincoln Ltd
175 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.2 / 5

Vulcan Hybrid And Electric Centre
220 Jobs Completed
LINCOLN
4.8 / 5

We are a memeber of Unipart Car Care Centres. We believe we are offering our customers something special by recruiting a wide network of quality, independent garages t

Market Rasen Motor Company Ltd
36 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.6 / 5

Forrest Motors
9 Job Completed
Lincoln
5.0 / 5

All Repairs, Servicing, Computerised Diagnostics, ECU Power Upgrades and air conditioning repairs on all makes of BMW’s and Mercedes by Forrest Motors an Independent BMW

Youngs Garage
39 Jobs Completed
Market Rasen
5.0 / 5

Youngs Garage aims to provide an efficient fair and friendly service to our customers. Many of our customers wish to discuss their vehicle with us throughout ownership of

AUTO EXHAUST & TYRES LTD
53 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.8 / 5

WE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED SINCE 1985 AND SERVICING AND REPAIRS FOR ALL MAKES OF VEHICLE . Our staff are friendly and helpful and always try to offer a quick and efficient

Welton Motor Engineers Ltd
32 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
4.7 / 5

Welton Motor Engineers Limited is a family run business and has been for over 25 years! so if you are looking for a garage in Lincoln for car and motorcycle repairs or an

Thorpe Lane Garages Ltd
16 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
5.0 / 5

"Thorpe Lane Garages Ltd offers quality and a friendly service. When you need servicing in Lincoln, you can trust us .We offer affordable, practical advice and will only

Bracebridge Heath Mot & Repair Centre
1 Job Completed
Bracebridge Heath
5.0 / 5

"We offer servicing to nearly all makes and models of cars or commercials and most importantly all of our repairs, servicing and MOT's are carried out promptly and punctu

P G Mitchell Motor Engineers, Auto Electricians, Precision Engineers
3 Jobs Completed
Lincoln
5.0 / 5

P G Mitchell Motor Engineers are your real alternative to the dealer! We are a family run business with 25 years experience in motor vehicle repair and maintenance. We ar

SI MECHANICAL LTD
3 Job Completed
Ollerton
5.0 / 5

We are a family run business, based on Boughton Industrial Estate in Ollerton. We have been trading for over 18 years and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in al

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Car Won't Start? Find a mechanic near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire bookings

5.00

3 reviews

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 Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire 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 17,769 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find a competitive repair deal for you.

To find the best garages available in Lincolnshire:

  • 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 Lincolnshire

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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