Car broken down - help !

[Armchair Loyalist]

Hello NSC

After a weekend of non use my car decided that today it would not start. I have tried the old jump leads which normally does the trick, but this time no such luck.

With not being a driver for long i am quite dumb when it comes to things like this. Whats the deal with getting it sorted as obviously i cannot get it to a garage.

My breakdown cover unfortunatley does not include "home start" so thats not an option.

What can i do?

cheers

 

[Everest]

Have you tried turning it off and

Oh

What happens when you turn the key?
Nothing, turns over, clicks under the bonnet?

 

[jordanseagull]

Could you not disturb us, as we look forward to the game. Thank you.

 

[Armchair Loyalist]

Have you tried turning it off and

Oh

lol thanks Everest, least thats out the way early.

 

[little al]

Could you not disturb us, as we look forward to the game. Thank you.

Where are you watching it?

 

[Everest]

Where are you watching it?

In Armchair Loyalist's car

 

[jordanseagull]

Where are you watching it?

Armchair.

Couldn't make it for a variety of reasons

 

[beorhthelm]

sign up for home start then call them 10 minutes later

or get a mechanic mate to look it over. very difficult to do car fixing over t'internet. i assume that its not turning over and you have had flat battery in the past, maybe buy a new battery? where/what did you jump it from? or remove battery and try to charge - if it doesnt hold charge you'll need a new one.

 

[Armchair Loyalist]

What happens when you turn the key?
Nothing, turns over, clicks under the bonnet?

A clicking noise under the bonnet.

 

[Everest]

Get a hammer and whack the starter a few times. May be frozen.

 

[El Turi]

If you do manage to get it start, Halfords will check out your battery for free.

 

[Armchair Loyalist]

sign up for home start then call them 10 minutes later

or get a mechanic mate to look it over. very difficult to do car fixing over t'internet. i assume that its not turning over and you have had flat battery in the past, maybe buy a new battery? where/what did you jump it from? or remove battery and try to charge - if it doesnt hold charge you'll need a new one.

Thanks Beorhthelm, i wasn't really expecting the problem to be diagnosed on here. Was just wondering what to do if cannot fix it. Do garages come and collect or will i need to get it towed to them?

ps. Home start only applies 72 hours after signing up to it. Ideally need the car sorted befroe then.

 

[Everest]

Car won't start, symptoms, diagnosis, and possible cure

Third one down if lights work OK

 

[Armchair Loyalist]

Car won't start, symptoms, diagnosis, and possible cure

Third one down if lights work OK

Everest that is great, will give those a try

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

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[little al]

Get a hammer and whack the starter a few times. May be frozen.

^^this.

 

[Everest]

Everest that is great, will give those a try

Let us know.

You have not been charged for the consultation.

 

[Stevie Boy]

where are you Armchair?, i am happy to help anyone with car problems as thats my job

 

[public school boy]

You need a new battery' Easy to fit yourself. Once fitted beep beep ypu'll be on your way. Halfords or one of the big filling stations will stock one

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Try pushing the car down the road 100 yards then phone the AA, your not at home