Q: Clattering noise when I start car and begin driving.
Clattering noise happens when I first start the vehicle and begin driving. Any advice greatly appreciated! What is the problem, repairs needed, type of shop/mechanic needed, and approximate cost? Here's a video of the sound:
Video: https://youtu.be/vnS1h92hME4
Fluid levels are good, transmission fluid might look a little brown. Recent oil change.
My car has 221000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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