Q: My car doesnt start anymore
My Mercedes has suddenly stopped starting. The starter engages but the engine just sound like it spins. I have a video i could send you if you have an email i can use so you can hear it. I know the car has alot of miles on the clock but that shouldnt be the problem. Battery is new and fully charged.
My car has 341700 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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