The engine won’t turn over
A click, or nothing at all when you turn the key: often the battery or the starter.
Engine and battery · 24/7
Car won’t start?
Car won’t start?
We’ll come and find out why.
Flat battery, stalling engine, a warning light, smoke under the bonnet: our driver looks for the cause on the spot, jump-starts or replaces the battery, and tows the car if the engine needs a garage.
24/7 · bank holidays included
Call 0484 84 48 50
Battery first
The battery: the number one reason cars won’t start
An engine that won’t turn over, or turns slowly, is very often the battery. Cold weather, short city trips and a battery over four or five years old are enough to drain it. We jump-start it with a booster; if it no longer holds a charge, we replace it on the spot.
If it’s not the battery, there are other suspects: the alternator, the starter motor, the ignition, the injection or overheating. Some can be sorted on the spot, others need a garage.
Red engine light, smoke or a knocking noise: stop as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Driving on for a few more kilometres can turn a small repair into a very big bill.
- Batteryjump-started or replaced on the spot
- 24/7bank holidays included
- Price up frontbefore we start
- Brusselsand 50 km around
When should you call?
The engine stalls
It cuts out while driving or idling, and won’t restart.
A warning light comes on
Orange: get it checked soon. Red: stop.
Smoke or a smell
White, black or blue smoke, a burning smell or the smell of hot fluid.
An unusual noise
Clicking, whistling or knocking under the bonnet.
Loss of power
The car won’t accelerate, struggles uphill or goes into limp mode.
What to do when the engine fails
Get to safety
Hazard lights on, pull over to the right, hi-vis vest if you get out.
Switch the engine off
Especially if there’s a red light, smoke or a noise.
Note what you saw
The lights that came on, a noise, a smell: it helps our driver.
Call us
We tell you when we’ll arrive and what it costs.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Another question? Call us, we’ll answer right away.
Call · 0484 84 48 50Can you replace my battery on the spot?
Yes, if it no longer holds a charge. You get the price of the battery and fitting beforehand.
The engine light is orange, can I drive?
Steady orange: usually yes, gently, to the garage, but have the fault read soon (diagnostics). Flashing orange or red: stop and call.
What if the engine needs a garage?
We tow the car to the garage of your choice, or to your home.
Contact & map
City-Dépannage
- Opening hours7 days a week : 24 hours, bank holidays included
- Phone and email0484 84 48 50info
@city-depannage.brussels