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Hi,
Our reliable 2005 Suzuki Ignis stopped today after five years, on my birthday, happy birthday to me :)
Drove to the shops, came out and there was a tick tick tick whenever the ignition key was turned, then some smoke coming from the dash area and a smell of burning. We had planned to use as a scrappage trade in for the new year but not just yet!
My questions are, does it sound like a starter motor issue? If yes, should we have it repaired - will the car need to be driveable to the new car garage to avail of the scrappage offer? It flew through the NCT earlier this year.
Thanks in advance.
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