Q: Car will not go into gear - any gear

asked by on March 12, 2017

According to the amateur car mechanics in my neighborhood, the drive shaft might need to be replaced. The car will not go into any gear. The wheels turn. What is the probable solution for this?

My car has 97000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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