Q: Car stopped working - 2002 Dodge Stratus
I was driving on the highway at about 75 to 85 and out of nowhere my car stopped running. It just sounded like something let out. I pulled on the side of the road and as soon as I stopped completely, everything started to dim. I purchase and brand new battery after and nothing happened.
My car has 127374 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.
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