Q: Windshield wipers not moving but I hear the motor going. Was working before the last snow but noticed it wasn't moving Sunday nigh

asked by on February 28, 2018

Windshield wipers not moving but I hear the motor going. Was working before the last snow but noticed it wasn't moving Sunday night. Need repaired tomorrow as soon as possible.

My car has 111000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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