The dreaded chug of a car that just won't start is no doubt all too familiar to most drivers. However, there are plenty of reasons why a car's engine won't kick into action, and owners that understand ...

We've all experienced it at one time or another: You put the key in the ignition, and nothing happens. You're met with silence or maybe a faint click, but there's no sign of the engine cranking and ...

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?!” ...

Having to deal with car problems can become overwhelming. If you have suspension problems, like shockers or absorbers becoming worn out or brakes being somewhat squeaky, these are on the normal scale ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 23, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. When your car’s engine won’t start and all ...

Q: With all the cold weather we’ve been having lately, my car sometimes takes several seconds to start in the morning. Why is that? How cold does it have to be before there’s a risk that the car won’t ...

If you woke up Wednesday morning and your car wouldn't start, you are not alone. As record-smashing cold enveloped much of the country, many drivers found themselves with dead batteries. When it gets ...

Picture this: It's the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 -- and your car won't start. Hopefully this isn't a familiar scene. But according to ...

Few things are worse in the morning than your car not starting. Here are the possible reasons why—and tips for getting it going again. Maybe you were really lost in that riveting podcast on your way ...