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Starting problems with Vauxhall Corsa - what's the cause?
Twice in two weeks my wife's 2007 Vauxhall Corsa has refused to start. It makes a ticking noise but nothing more. The car eventually starts after a five minute delay. The battery is OK and the garage can find nothing wrong, any ideas?
Asked on 21 January 2014 by Antony Chapman
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Honest John
Suggests a weak battery.
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