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What would cause a car to quit starting after sitting for two weeks?

I recently had surgery and wasn’t able to drive my car for a couple of weeks. When I was finally able to use it again, it wouldn’t start! What would cause a car to quit starting after sitting for two weeks?

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Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Few things are more frustrating than getting in your car to go somewhere and it won’t even start. If your car has been sitting for a while, there might be a few causes for your malfunctioning engine.
  • Bad fuel pump
  • Dead battery
  • Bad engine starter
  • Clogged air filter
  • Blown head gasket
You might be able to jump-start your car and get it running long enough to get it to a mechanic. If not, you might have to get your car towed. At times like these, having good
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