Q: My car want start
I had problems with my car cutting off so a took it to get the battery and alternator checked they said both of them was bad so I change them. My car ran for about a week then I heard a noise coming from my engine and days later my car would start. I have had mechanic's tell me change my oil, change my gas, blown head casket , blown engine now he said I need a camshaft position sensor
My car's transmission is unknown to me.
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