Q: Car won't start
When I try to start my car it won't crank at all. I thought it might be the battery but all the dashlights come on and so does the headlights. I installed a brand new alternator that I purchased from Autozone and my car still won't crank. So I don't know if I'm having starter problems or maybe my car battery is not giving me enough voltage to start the car. I also live in NY so I don't know if the cold weather has anything to do with it. Please, I need advice!!
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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