Columbus Auto Repair

Have you ever got into your car and suddenly it won't start? It's struggling and no matter what, it won't turn on. Is it the battery? Is the alternator? Let's find out why the car won't start. Bad Battery This is the most common reasons the car won't start. If the battery is not in good shape, it won't start, if at all. Sometimes you can see visible bad corrosion and that's definitely a sign to get a brand new battery. Whatever is causing the bad battery, there's a high chance your vehicle will have a hard time starting. So get a battery meter and see if it's indeed the battery. Bad Alternator If the battery is not the cause, it can be the alternator. The alternator is an important part of the car that controls the power in the car. You can tell that your alternator is failing if you hear whining or grinding sounds when you press the gas pedal. Sometimes the headlights will dim if the alternator is going and could be a big reason your car won ... read more