Cars often don't start because of dead batteries. However, sometimes another component is to blame.
The alternator is one of many possibilities. An interrupted circuit due to problems with the cables could be the trigger. A puddle under the car can indicate an unwelcome visitor. If the tank is still full, the fuel system may be the cause. In older vehicles, “defective wearing parts, such as starter motors or ailing spark plugs, can also make starting difficult or impossible,” explains the German automobile club ADAC. The problem also caused most of the ADAC’s missions in 2023. It is possible that blockages in the fuel filter or fuel line, failure of the injection pump and malfunctions in various sensors are to blame for car problems. A visit to the workshop is usually the only option here. You can find even more exciting car topics in the free newsletter from our partner 24auto.de The reason doesn’t necessarily have to be that you forgot to refuel.