Q: Engine and Battery Light are on when i start the car
When I go to start my car the engine does not properly turn on. The battery light, ESP light, and engine oil light are on. We originally thought it was the battery so we tried to boost the car, which did not work. What is the problem and what should we do about it?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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