Q: abs light and traction control light is on
Went to firestone for oil change and tire rotation. They broke one of my wheel lock lug nuts and had to cut it off. Noticed abs and traction control light was on when leaving, figured it would go out and didn't.
My car has 39000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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