Some MAZDA service, like oil changes and transmission service, is expected and comes at regular intervals. However, when your car doesn’t start, you might be left frustrated and confused. Here’s what to know ahead of your visit to Mazda of Wesley Chapel.

Reason #1: A Dead Battery

A dead battery is often the most common reason your car won’t start. Batteries age out, so if it’s been some time since it was replaced, you should visit us. Otherwise, it’s crucial to ensure that everything is off when your car is shut off, including your dome light, headlights, infotainment system, and anything else that might drain the battery.

A charger or a jump-start often solves this issue. However, in extreme cases, the battery may need replacement.

Reason #2: Ignition Problems

Switches wear out, too, and if your ignition switch fails, your car won’t start. At other times, the problem can lie elsewhere in the system, including fouled spark plugs or wires chewed through by rodents. Most ignition system woes are easy and relatively inexpensive to address by a trained Mazda technician.

Reason #3: Alternator Troubles

Your alternator helps convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. In the process, it runs electricity-hungry components like your air conditioning and keeps your battery charged. Like the ignition, this is an easy repair.

Reason #4: Engine Failure

This is the most severe reason your car won’t start and the most expensive. Rather than a few Mazda parts, this calls for a complete engine replacement that can cost $3,000 or more. Because we don’t want this to happen to anyone, we strongly suggest regular inspections and maintenance at Mazda of Wesley Chapel.