Q: Need someone to help me get my car started.

asked by on January 07, 2016

My car won't start and I need someone to come look at it and tell me what I need to have done.

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You could have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come check it out. The fuel pump, crank or cam sensors are the most common possible cause of the no start.

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