Q: Vehicle shudders when starting and stopping. Runs fine at cruising speed
What is the issue?
My car has 219000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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You may have a problem with the transmission’s lower gears. There may be a shifting issue causing it to slip in lower gears. Problems like these can be hard to pinpoint if not seen in person. Have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, diagnose the shaking firsthand to isolate if it is the engine or transmission. From there an accurate repair can be made or a recommendation can be suggested as to what the next step will be. Good luck.
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