# Will not start

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-start/17660>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 4, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-start/17660 "2008-08-04T17:11:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![mboyer02](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f1d935/32.png) [@mboyer02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mboyer02)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-start/17660/1 "2008-08-04T17:11:58Z")

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I currently drive a 1999 Alero, recently I have noticed when I try to start my car it doesn’t start. I get a boost and it will crank but then in the morning I’ll need another boost.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-start/17660/2 "2008-08-04T17:34:20Z")

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Then get a boost and drive to the auto parts store where they can test your battery and charging system. They usually with do this for free and they generally do a good job. If you need a new battery, I suggest you buy it there, after all they just did you a favor.