Q: My 2003 buick century will not shift out of 1st gear and speedometer doesnt work. Can you send a machanic
No check Engine light is on. It will not shift out of 1st gear. Speedometer doesnt work. Only way I can get it to shift is to put it in second gear manually then I can drive it. Please help. Thanks. I need s machanic
My car has 175000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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