Q: Car alarm going off
My car alarm is going off and the car is not starting.
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Hi there, there are multiple things that can be the issue, so we would need more information to accurately assess the situation. You might be able to reset the alarm to turn it off, get in contact with a certified technician to walk you through the steps to reset the alarm. As for the car not starting, a proper inspection for starting problems can be carried through to find and fix your problem.
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