Q: Hi, there. my car won't start after they replaced a new radiator. Did the radiator mechanic do something that cause the problem?
My car won't start after changing a new radiator. I tried to press the break and start, but the break peddle can't press down. It is not cranking at all. And the battery light is on too.Also, my remote couldn't lock the car doors. Is it caused by the radiator mechanic
My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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