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Why Won’t My Car Start in the Cold?

Cars don't like the cold. Frigid temperatures weaken batteries, but they also affect other automotive systems that can keep an engine from starting.
Picture this — you're set to go out, and you try to start your car, but all you hear is a clicking noise. Even worse, nothing happens. Such a situation leaves you with two options. The first is ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We depend on our cars in our everyday lives to the point that when they fail to start under any conditions, it can immediately signal the ...
Picture this: It's the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 -- and your car won't start. Hopefully this isn't a familiar scene. But according to ...
Remember when Toyota issued a massive recall for the Tundra due to engine problems? It might need to be extended.
Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth ...
Over the years, I've had a few cars with a remote start feature. While many new cars come equipped with remote start these days, adding remote start to your car before winter sets in is a cost ...
Having to deal with car problems can become overwhelming. If you have suspension problems, like shockers or absorbers becoming worn out or brakes being somewhat squeaky, these are on the normal scale ...
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 ...