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It’s time to start your car and go about your day, except there’s one problem — it won’t start. Many reasons surround why a car refuses to start, some of which require professional auto repair services to get you back on the road. Learn about five of the most common reasons your car isn’t starting to help your auto maintenance efforts.

5 Common Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

1. Dead Battery

Your car battery provides the starter motor with enough voltage to turn your engine over. It also powers all other electric vehicle components and lasts three to five years. The rechargeable battery drains from factors such as leaving interior or exterior lights on overnight or leaving a door open. It needs a jump from another car battery via jumper cables to power your vehicle once again.

2. Faulty Starter Motor

auto repairThe starter is a small motor relying on battery power to start your engine. Your car will not start when this motor wears out or breaks, and you will hear a clicking noise when you turn your key in the ignition. A loose connection can also explain starter problems.

3. Clogged Fuel Filter

If your fuel filter is clogged with debris, gasoline will not flow into the engine, causing it to continually crank without routine replacements by your auto repair team. Partial clogs result in hesitations and stalls.

4. Bad Alternator

While the battery powers your engine, the alternator keeps it going as you drive. It also recharges the battery. When the alternator fails, your battery will too because it no longer has a charging source. Dimmer lights are among the signs the alternator is about the fail.

5. Empty Gas Tank

Sometimes a car will not start simply because it is out of gas. Going to the gas station as soon as possible not only gives your vehicle the “juice” it needs to run, it also protects the fuel pump. Overheated fuel pumps from a lack of cooling gasoline wear out quicker.
 

Take your car to the friendly and experienced mechanics at Alaskan Auto Center in Anchorage, AK to prevent power failures and other problems. The locally-owned, NAPA-certified auto repair shop has provided Anchorage County with dependable, honest service for over 17 years and offers 12-month, 12,000-mile warranties on all services. Military members and seniors receive 10% discounts. Call (907) 522-7035 to schedule an appointment today or visit the auto repair center online for service information. Follow the Google+ page for more auto maintenance tips.

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