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Car won't start. Won't crank.
Just clicks.

Mobile no-start diagnostic at your driveway in 2–4 hours across South Mississippi. Free diagnosis. Flat-rate repairs.

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⭐ 5-star reviews
💰 Flat-rate, quoted before work
🚐 No tow needed
Identify your situation

4 no-start scenarios — which one is yours?

Nothing happens — no click, no sound

Turn the key (or push the button) and get absolute silence. No click, no crank, no nothing. Usually points to a completely dead battery, a blown fuse, a bad neutral safety switch, or a broken connection between the battery and starter.

Rapid clicking, won't crank

Click-click-click-click — fast and repetitive. That's the starter solenoid engaging and releasing over and over because the battery can't deliver enough amperage to spin the starter motor. Classic sign of a weak or dead battery, or corroded battery terminals.

Cranks but won't fire

Engine spins over normally — rrrr rrrr rrrr — but never actually starts. The starter and battery are fine. Problem is fuel or spark: no fuel pressure, a dead crankshaft position sensor, flooded injectors, or a timing issue. Needs a diagnostic, not a jump.

Started fine yesterday — dead today

Car was completely normal 12 hours ago. Now nothing. Overnight failure usually means the battery finally gave out (older than 3–4 years), a relay stuck open and drained it, or a door/trunk left cracked with an interior light on. Matt diagnoses before you pay for anything.

Transparent pricing

What this costs

No-start diagnostic on-site FREE
Starter circuit test (solenoid, relay, wiring) $79
Alternator replacement (parts + labor + travel) $320 flat
Battery replacement (battery + install) $150
Starter motor replacement $280
How it works

How Matt diagnoses a no-start at your driveway

1
Voltage at rest
Multimeter across the battery posts with the engine off. A healthy battery sits at 12.4–12.8V. Below 12V means it's discharged or dead. Matt does this before touching anything else.
2
Crank amperage draw
When you crank, the starter pulls 80–200A depending on the engine. Matt's load tester measures the actual draw during cranking — if draw is low but voltage collapses, that's a weak battery. If draw is zero, that's a starter or wiring problem.
3
Starter solenoid test
Matt tests voltage at the starter's S-terminal during crank. If the signal is present but the starter doesn't spin, the starter motor is the culprit. If the signal is absent, he works backward through the neutral safety switch, ignition relay, and fuse.
4
Fuel and spark check (if cranking)
Engine cranks but won't fire? Matt checks fuel rail pressure and pulls a spark plug to confirm ignition. No fuel pressure usually means a dead fuel pump. No spark usually means a crankshaft position sensor or ignition module failure.
What customers say

"Battery died in my driveway at 7am. Matt was there by 8:30, tested the alternator too, replaced the battery on the spot. Cheaper than I expected."

— Mike R., Fairfax

"Check engine light had been on for weeks. Matt ran the diagnostic for $79, explained every code in plain English, fixed the O2 sensor same day."

— Danielle K., Chantilly

"Matt showed up right on time, diagnosed the starter in 10 minutes, had the truck running before lunch. Way easier than a shop."

— Sarah M., Centreville
Common questions

Frequently asked

Do I need a tow?

Probably not. Matt comes to you — your driveway, parking lot, or apartment lot. He carries the most common parts on the van. If the repair requires a shop (engine-off sensor swap that needs a lift, for example), he'll tell you exactly that before you decide.

How long does the diagnosis take?

15–25 minutes from the time Matt opens the hood to a confirmed root cause. He tells you what's wrong and what it costs before starting any repair. No guessing, no pressure.

What if it's just the battery?

Then it's just the battery. Matt carries Group 35, 65, 75, and 24F batteries on the van. If your size is in stock, he swaps it on the spot. Battery replacement is $150 including the battery and installation. If he doesn't have your size, he diagnoses and gives you options.

Can you work in an apartment parking lot?

Yes. Matt works in any lot with reasonable access — surface lots, garage levels, street parking. He doesn't need a lift for starting-system work. Just mention when you call or text so he brings the right setup.

Cold weather no-start — is that just the battery?

Usually, yes. Below 20°F, a marginal battery loses up to 35% of its cold-cranking amps. A battery that barely started the car last week might not have enough juice in a hard freeze. But cold also thickens oil, reducing starter motor speed, and can make a bad crank sensor fail intermittently. Matt diagnoses the actual root cause — he won't just swap the battery and hope.

Stranded right now?

Matt is usually on-site within 2–4 hours. Call or text and he responds personally.

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