KIA Sorento blowing smoke on cold start up

My 2007 KIA Sorento 2.5 CRDI blows smoke on every cold start up. The problem usually clears as the car gets going, but it never happens when the engine is hot, what’s going on?

Peugeot 106 won't start

I have a starting problem with my 1996 Peugeot 106. The engine turns over, but the car won’t start. Any ideas?

Starting problems with a 2004 Nissan Micra?

My 2004 Micra wont turn over in very hot weather. I turn the ignition and nothing happens. This only happens when the car has been sat in very hot sunshine. It's as if the immobiliser is stopping the car...

Does the Fiat 500's engine stop system cause any damage from constant restarts?

This year I have bought myself a Fiat 500. I love it. When at traffic lights and I put the car into neutral, with the hand brake on, the engine cuts out. It is designed to do this to save petrol used while...

Corsa 1.3 CDTi with intermittent starting fault

I purchased a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi five weeks ago from used car dealer. From the moment I got the car, it has had intermittent starting problems. I have returned to the garage five times now and...

My Megane cabriolet won't start with its roof down?

My Megane Coupe Cabriolet won't start after having the roof down. I have the engine running when lowering the roof. The car starts with a bump start and starts as normal the following day. All lights...

Honda FRV starting problem?

My Honda FR-V has trouble turning over. I've taken it to a Honda garage and they plugged it in, but no error code came up. When trying to start (after the glow plugs go out) it just keeps turning then...

MINI Cooper won't start?

After leaving my MINI for a year or so while working away I came to try to start it today. I changed the battery for a new one, checked the levels and so on. She opened up no problem turned on and turned...

Stilo diesel won't start?

I have a Fiat Stilo 1.9 JTD that will start OK but will not rev up. I have changed the EGR valve and throttle pedal to no effect. Can anyone help me?

Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (2004) will not start - can you help?

I have just driven 60 miles in my Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 04, stopped for 20 minutes and then gone to restart car with no luck. The engine turns over happliy but not firing at all. I have checked all the...