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I am Daryl, your trusted local mobile mechanic and brake specialist, boasting over four years of professional experience in the field. Our commitment to excellence and
I am Daryl, your trusted local mobile mechanic and brake specialist, boasting over four years of professional experience in the field. Our commitment to excellence and
Reliable and friendly mobile mechanic offering all aspects of mechanical work. I come to you and can carry out all repair or service work at your home or workplace. Over
Reliable and friendly mobile mechanic offering all aspects of mechanical work. I come to you and can carry out all repair or service work at your home or workplace. Over
Here at Keep Driving Auto we provide a first rate, friendly garage service. Serving the Swansea area, located in Llansamlet within easy reach of both the city Centre and
Here at Keep Driving Auto we provide a first rate, friendly garage service. Serving the Swansea area, located in Llansamlet within easy reach of both the city Centre and
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Family Run Business, we are RAC Approved, we cover any warranty work. as we are fully VAT registered. We aim for 100% customer satisfaction Class 4 & 7 MOT Sta
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep!
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep!
You probably already knew that National Rescue have been recovering customer's vehicles in the local area for over fifty years, but did you also know that our well equipp
You probably already knew that National Rescue have been recovering customer's vehicles in the local area for over fifty years, but did you also know that our well equipp
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Kam Servicing, trading for approx 30 years, recognised by both the RAC and the AA for warranty repairs.We are a local, family run business with complete dealer facilities
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Brook Street Motors are an established independent garage in Bury. We are Vauxhall specialists with over 10 years main agent experience under our belts. We have a wide e
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Services provided: -- Can build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements -- Able to Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. an
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Why choose Wilson's? One stop car care shop Competitive prices Quality parts only Dealership service without the dealership prices Professional
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Welcome to SJB Mobile Motor Services Ltd, your go-to mobile mechanic serving Harwich, Colchester, Ipswich and nearby areas. With over a decade of experience, our skilled
Welcome to SJB Mobile Motor Services Ltd, your go-to mobile mechanic serving Harwich, Colchester, Ipswich and nearby areas. With over a decade of experience, our skilled
We are a small independent garage based in Grantham which offers fantastic repairs and services at affordable prices. Working for main dealers over the years has allowed
We are a small independent garage based in Grantham which offers fantastic repairs and services at affordable prices. Working for main dealers over the years has allowed
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The mechanic was brilliant, turned up on time, fixed the issue, communicated with me through the whole process and gave me some good advice.
Fast and efficient service. My car was fixed next day. Happy with the result.
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 SEAT not starting as there are many systems which effect the mechanism for starting an engine.
If your SEAT 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 SEAT 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 SEAT 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 SEAT.
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 yourSEAT 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 SEAT 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 SEAT 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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