Why is my rev counter moving when the engine's not running?

My car's rev counter moved up and down once quickly whilst the ignition was on but the engine was not running. It then played up while starting but started after a few minutes. What could this be?

Is there a fault with my Ford Fiesta's starter motor?

I am having trouble with my diesel Ford Fiesta 1.7 TD's starter motor. If I stop and start a lot, the motor takes a lot of time turning over and on a couple of occasions has flattened my battery. Does...

Why won't my Fiat Uno start after a wiper motor repair?

My Fiat Uno was kept in the garage for a minor wiper motor repair. I happened to collect it on the third evening. With the headlights on, the battery discharged within 15 minutes of driving and the lights...

Does my diesel Renault Kangoo have an injector fault?

Three days ago I tried to start my 2006 diesel Renault Kangoo and it took ages to start. When I start on a hill it fires right away and goes well. My nephew took off the tubes to the injectors and, on...

Does the new Honda Accord suffer from a judder when the engine is switched on?

Have you had any reports of new Accords having an uncomfortable judder or jolt which travels through the car each time the engine is turned on and off? Honda says it is a trait of the car.

Could a blown bulb have caused a starting problem on my Vauxhall Corsa SXI?

I have a Corsa SXI. For the last six weeks it has had a intermittent problem - sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. My mechanic has spent hours trying to find out what is causing it. Fuel...

Why won't my Ford Galaxy's engine restart for five minutes after turning it off?

My Ford Galaxy petrol car starts alright, but after stopping I have to wait about five minutes before it will start again. Could you please tell me the cause of this?

I'm about to start an MGB GT which hasn't been started for five years - what can I do to prevent damage?

Sometime this week I will collecting (by trailer) an MGB GT. The car has been subjected to a near total renovation including a new engine, however this was five years ago and it hasn't been started since....

My Nissan Terrano won't start after an accident - any ideas?

I crashed my Nissan Terrano 2.7TD 1999 model and now it won't start. It's got fuel at the filter, got good battery power, it's not immobilised and I can't find a fuel cut-off switch. It just won't start....

In a state of lock

I own a 2004 Toyota Avensis, and have had trouble-free motoring since I bought it new. A couple of weeks ago the ignition failed completely, the key just turned in the barrel. This was a mechanical problem,...