Q: Have some burns in my headliner - is it something a novice can replace?
I had an old rechargeable battery explode in my cup holder, caused burns in my cup holder and sent sparks into my headliner. The damage is relatively small, but unsightly. I'm trying to understand my options.
My car has 50000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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