{"id":49143,"date":"2020-04-01T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T20:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/?p=49143"},"modified":"2023-01-16T10:34:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T10:34:37","slug":"jump-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/jump-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Won\u2019t Start? | Learn How to Jump-Start a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, there\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d time for a break down! We all know that feeling. It usually happens on a cold, winter morning when we\u2019re running late to drop the kids at school and get to work before the boss finds out\u2026 . You\u2019re probably reading this post because this recently happened to you. Well, we\u2019re here to help you ensure that you\u2019re never caught off guard again. If you don’t want to tow your car<\/a>, now\u2019s the best time to learn how to do this.\u00a0
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Before you do anything, understand this warning: If your car won\u2019t start, do not turn the key for extended periods of time. Trying to force the engine to turn over in cold weather for more than fifteen seconds will cause damage to the starter engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why won\u2019t my car start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common reasons for a car that won\u2019t start are usually electrical. It could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A damaged or broken ignition <\/strong>– Check if your headlights come on. If they do, your battery is charged and therefore, it is an ignition or starter problem. Jumping the starter engine using a charged battery should sort out the ignition or starter problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starter engine problem<\/strong> – Locate the starter underneath the hood of your car. You should hear a clicking sound when you start the engine. If you don\u2019t hear this, it could be a dead battery. If the starter doesn\u2019t get enough electricity, you will hear clicking, however the engine will not crank. If you have a voltmeter in your toolbox, you can test this functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead battery <\/strong>– The most common reason why a car won\u2019t start, is because of a dead battery. It is also a great reason to keep a set of jumper cables in the car. Jump-start your car, and the alternator will recharge the battery while the car is running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to get to your destination urgently, and you\u2019re weighing up your options, you might wonder \u201chow long does it take to jump a car?\u201d Well, it depends on the method you choose and the equipment you have available. It could take five minutes, an hour, or you may not get it working because the problem requires professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you often have issues with your car battery, it could be caused by corrosion that occurs around the battery terminals. Cleaning the corrosion should help, but it may also just be time to replace your car battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n