A car that will not start on a cold Quebec morning is one of the most common winter call-outs we get. The cause is usually simple.
Is it the battery or the starter?
Slow cranking or a rapid clicking usually points to a weak battery. A single loud click with strong lights more often means the starter.
Why cold kills weak batteries
Cold slows the chemical reaction inside a battery, so it delivers less power just when the engine needs more.
What you can try
Turn off lights and heater, then try again. A jump start may get you going.
When to call a mechanic
If jump starting does not hold, a replacement is the reliable fix. We come to you and fit a new one on the spot.