A car not starting often instigates the five stages of grief. There’s denial, “No, no, no, start!” Then anger, “CURSE YOU, YOU CLUNKER!” Bargaining, “Please start, please, please, please, start?!” ...

The car battery is dead. You're by yourself. Been there. Done that. Chances are a neighbor or passerby could help jump the car. But, if they didn't know how, would you? Here's a quick lesson: BOTH ...

Ask a mechanic why a car might not start, and you’re apt to get a scolding. “When you say ‘won’t start,’ what do you mean?” asked Larry Rubenstein, owner of Route 1 Auto Service in Peabody. “There’s a ...

How do I fix my car not starting in the cold? From flat batteries to locked car doors, here are the most common causes in ...