SAN PEDRO, CA, December 13, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Few things are more frustrating than discovering your car won't start, especially when you're late for an important meeting. Whether the problem is simply a dead battery or something more serious such as an internal engine problem, your San Pedro car service and repair center provides a nationwide repair warranty for all customers.
My Car Won't Start: Now What?
You're running late for work. You rush out of the house, hop in the car, turn the key, and . . . nothing happens. There are a few simple things you can do yourself, including checking the battery and ignition switch, to try to fix the problem. If you still can't start the car, it's time to call the San Pedro car service specialists. Here are a few reasons why your car won't start:
Dead Battery: The most common cause for a car not starting is a dead battery. Try jump-starting the car. If it starts right away, you probably just have a dead battery. Replace it and you'll be on your way!
Battery Corrosion: The car won't start if the battery's connection with the rest of the electrical system is blocked by corrosion. Clean the battery posts and try to start the car. If it still won't start, the problem isn't your battery.
Ignition Switch: If it's not the battery, the problem may be a bad ignition switch. If red warning lights don't illuminate on your dash when you turn the key to the "on" position, the ignition switch is probably faulty and needs to be replaced.
Starter: If the ignition switch is working properly, the starter motor may have failed or the motor wire may simply have a bad connection. Call the San Pedro car service professionals for a thorough inspection.
Fuel Pump: A faulty fuel pump may also be the culprit, especially if the starter cranks normally but the engine doesn't start.
Fuel Filter: If the fuel pump is working but gas still isn't reaching the engine, the fuel filter may be clogged and needs to be replaced.
Of course, there are many other causes (don't forget to check the gas gauge!) ranging from basic to more extensive repairs. If you can't assess and repair the problem yourself, call your San Pedro car service experts to get you safely back on the road.
San Pedro Car Service Nationwide Repair Warranty:
If you're a Plaza Automotive Center customer and you find yourself stuck on the side of the road with a car that won't start (or are having other vehicle problems), don't worry! We offer our customers a 24-hour Advantage Card for our exclusive nationwide repair warranty that covers all of your vehicle's major systems for 12 months or 12,000 miles. From your fuel system to your ignition system to your charging system, the San Pedro car service professionals have the experience and expertise to find and fix any vehicle problem.
Call 310.831.2888 to learn more about our 24-hour Advantage Card and nationwide repair warranty. Make an appointment online with your trusted San Pedro car service center at http://www.parkplazaautomotive.com.
About Plaza Automotive Center:
Plaza Automotive Center is locally owned and managed in San Pedro, California. Plaza Automotive Center's comprehensive San Pedro auto repair and service includes tune-up and engine services, tire service, air conditioning service, brake service, diagnostic service, cooling system, charging system, and wheel alignment. Owner Mitch Harmatz and Plaza Automotive Center have been honored for their San Pedro auto repair expertise, customer service, and community involvement by many organizations, and continue to donate time and money to numerous local associations:
Named the 2009 Business of the Year by the San Pedro Rotary Club
Nominated for the 2009 American Express Shine A Light Award
President of the San Pedro Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA)
Member of the Boards of Directors of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and the Toberman Neighborhood Center
Financial supporter of the San Pedro YWCA, Toberman Neighborhood Center, Golden State Pops Orchestra, and Boys & Girls Club
Sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club College Bound Scholarship to California State University, Dominguez Hills
Call 310.831.2888 today to schedule your San Pedro auto repair and service. Visit us online at http://www.parkplazaautomotive.com.
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