Mitsubishi Repair: Crank, no start, mitsubishi diamante, battery cables

Question
After always starting instantly, my '01 Mitsubishi Diamante (auto trans) cranked
with no start after 12 tries in 2 hours.  It suddenly started and has worked
instantly again.  What do I fix so it doesn't happen again?

Answer
Valerie,
There's a number of things that can cause this.
- A bad starter
- Worn spark plugs
- Weak fuel pressure
- Lack of air entering the intake
- Worn alternator
- Dying battery
- Dirty battery cables

There are many more potential contributors, but those are the main ones.  If the problem happens again, I would recommend taking your to a mechanic for a tune-up.  
Good luck!