Q: Problem starting
I went out after lunch ,its 25° and snowing , i always warm my car before leaving.it started fine so i turned up the heat and came back in.when i went back out my car had died and it wont start,it turns over and my radio,dash lights etc work fine.My gas gauge doesn't work,so I put a gallon or so in thinking maybe I misjudged my amount I had in it.it still wont start. I know a very little about cars from hanging with my exhusband but am now a single mom,ANY advice would be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thoughts?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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