Q: Car will not start
My car ran out of gas and when I put gas it didnt start, it would try but wouldn't fully start, later when I had it towed the battery died, now when I try to start it there are no engine sounds and the windshield wipers start moving as well. Please help me identify the main issues with my vehicle.
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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