Automobiles are not perfect. They certainly wont last forever and they are bound to encounter mechanical problems at some time or another. Of coarse keeping up with your scheduled maintenance procedures will certainly prolong the life of your vehicles. But what do you do the day that you car decides not to start?
When you turn the key does the engine turn over? Or does the ignition just click(it could click either one time or multiple times)? If your getting a clicking sound its most likely due to 1 or all of 3 things. First thing you should check is the battery, it needs to be charged. If the battery is fully charged try inspecting the starter, believe it or not sometimes a good whacking on the starter will get the car started, just use a long stick or something else. If that doesn’t do it then you may have some mechanical problems that would require a mechanic or a somewhat decent knowledge of working on cars.
If it is your starter or alternator that is in need of replacing or repair, it is still possible to get your car started. That is if your car has a manual transmission. This is done by push starting the car. Simply put the key in the ignition in the on position, depress the clutch and put it it first gear. Keep the clutch depressed and in first gear while another person pushes the car. Allow it to get a little bit of speed, not much though, then release the clutch and give it a little gas. The car should start right up. Once you’ve mastered this you may be able to even do all of this your self.
