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Renault won't start (or with difficulty)? Find local trusted mobile mechanics.
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Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s
Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s
Full Range Of Quality Garage Services Including Servicing, MOT Repairs & Tyres. All Cars & Light Commercials Catered For Without Breaking The Bank.
Full Range Of Quality Garage Services Including Servicing, MOT Repairs & Tyres. All Cars & Light Commercials Catered For Without Breaking The Bank.
Awan Auto Tec are an independently run garage based in Awdwick, Manchester, which has been established since 2016. We have a team of three very experienced, fully qualif
Awan Auto Tec are an independently run garage based in Awdwick, Manchester, which has been established since 2016. We have a team of three very experienced, fully qualif
Motorata Ltd is an Auto Servicing and repair garage based in Eccles that also does body work for accident repairs. Get in contact with us now to see how we can help you!
Motorata Ltd is an Auto Servicing and repair garage based in Eccles that also does body work for accident repairs. Get in contact with us now to see how we can help you!
Eagle Autos provide a personalised quality service for all makes and models and include cars that are still within the manufacturer’s warranty period and also cars that a
Eagle Autos provide a personalised quality service for all makes and models and include cars that are still within the manufacturer’s warranty period and also cars that a
Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a fully accredited ATA technician who has been working in this industry for almost 20 years. I operate as a mobile mechanic covering Surrey
Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a fully accredited ATA technician who has been working in this industry for almost 20 years. I operate as a mobile mechanic covering Surrey
Autozone Manchester MOT & REpairs is a family run garage in the heart of Manchester close to the city centre, we carry out all kinds of mechanical and electrical work
Autozone Manchester MOT & REpairs is a family run garage in the heart of Manchester close to the city centre, we carry out all kinds of mechanical and electrical work
Fife Autocentre has since 1993, become a household name and is now established as Fife's leading dealer and distributor of tyres, brakes, servicing, MOT’s, batteries, exh
Fife Autocentre has since 1993, become a household name and is now established as Fife's leading dealer and distributor of tyres, brakes, servicing, MOT’s, batteries, exh
We are specialists in engine reconditioning of all makes and models. We are based in Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham, West Midlands. We carry out all general car repairs,
We are specialists in engine reconditioning of all makes and models. We are based in Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham, West Midlands. We carry out all general car repairs,
Mobile mechanics based in Glasgow and Ayrshire area We carry out a range of work including servicing, Brakes and Suspension
Mobile mechanics based in Glasgow and Ayrshire area We carry out a range of work including servicing, Brakes and Suspension
Slough is one of the UK’s most prosperous and vibrant communities and falls in the Greater London Urban Area, just over 20 miles away from Central London. Triple S MOT Ce
Slough is one of the UK’s most prosperous and vibrant communities and falls in the Greater London Urban Area, just over 20 miles away from Central London. Triple S MOT Ce
We are reputable local business at competitive rates. No jobs is too small or too big. Free repair estimate. We located only 10 min of the Junction 28 in Pinxton. We carr
We are reputable local business at competitive rates. No jobs is too small or too big. Free repair estimate. We located only 10 min of the Junction 28 in Pinxton. We carr
Established in 1980, our main workshop is located in the Horfield area of Bristol. We have a thirty year heritage of being Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) specialists. As suc
Established in 1980, our main workshop is located in the Horfield area of Bristol. We have a thirty year heritage of being Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) specialists. As suc
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Great service, really helpful and explained everything , would 100% recommend
Excellent service picked up the van when agreed. Diagnosed issue and suggested remedial action. Carried out agreed work to exceptional standard. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Defiantly recommend them and if I need any work in the future will contact them first
Very impressive, i keep your number guys! thanks a lot.
Can’t recommend this guy enough. He stayed way over other the 45 minutes prices and didn’t charge us. He was able to identify the issue and talk us through the ways to resolve it and was happy to come back out and help with more issues. He had all the right equipment and this guy was professional
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 Renault not starting as there are many systems which effect the mechanism for starting an engine.
If your Renault 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 Renault 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 dayIf your Renault 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.
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 Renault.
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 yourRenault 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 Renault due to a dead battery, follow these instructions. However, don’t forget to have your vehicle checked by a mechanic even if a jump start works.
If the engine starts, brilliant! Take a drive around as this will recharge the battery.
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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 Renault 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 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find a competitive repair deal for you.
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