...can you point out what is actually happening, when you try to start the car?

E.g. scraping noise and engine not turning (could be the magnetic switch on the starter) or what is happening precisely?

Just to check, that no tooth is broken from the flywheel, you could lift the car up, look through the small gap between engine and gearbox from below, and slightly turn the engine using a ratchet to turn the crankshaft manually.

Regards,

Flo

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