My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault?

My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights left on during night, but my electric windows...

Is the Citroen C1 diesel model's starter motor known for failures?

I have a Citroen C1 diesel which I've owned from new. After 2.5 years the starter motor burned out and was replaced under warranty. Recently it burned out again, although it is now four months out of warranty....

What do you think this ignition problem is in my 1987 Karman Golf?

I have a 1987 Mk1 Karman Golf that cut out suddenly and I haven't been able to get it started since. I called out a roadside rescue mechanic who checked the distributor and rotator arm, and he cleaned...

What have I done to my Ford Fiesta's electrics, as it now won't start?

I was trying to get the part number of the alternator on my 54-plate Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre petrol model, and I had to take the live feed off because the number was underneath it. I touched the spanner...

Why won't my friend's Ford Focus start?

My friend has a 54-plate Ford Focus TD. He stopped the engine one day and it has not started since. That was six weeks ago. Up to now, six fitters have looked at it and don't know what it is. The car just...

Does my Nissan Almera have a glow plug fault?

I have owned my Nissan Almera 2.2 Di S for about eight weeks now, and it's run with no problems. After returning from a week's holiday I am having real problems getting the car started. I wait for the...

Why won't my Nissan Micra restart after a short run?

My 1989 Nissan Micra automatic starts first time in the morning. I take her to the supermarket (five miles or so), shop, get back in and she has trouble starting. Any ideas?

Why is my 1998 Citroen Saxo difficult to start?

I have been reading your responses about starting problems with Citroen Saxo and have seen that you believe it could be the transponder aerial. My 1998 Saxo's issue is intermittent, however it can be a...

My Ford Fiesta diesel won't start - is air in the fuel system causing this?

I have a Ford Fiesta Mk6 1.4TDCi and, for the past few weeks, the car won't start on a morning. I have found air in the fuel pipe but no diesel is leaking out. When I pop the bonnet and pump the fuel around...

Why won't my Ford Fiesta Mk6 start?

I have a Ford Fiesta Mk6 petrol and it runs and drives great, but every now and then the car will not start. It turns over fine but struggles to start, so I turn the key off and try again and it starts...