Q: Car sometimes starts, sometimes it doesn't
Car sometimes start and sometimes doesn't
My car has 74000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Does the car crank every time and will not start sometimes? In this case, you may suspect worn out plugs or low fuel pressure. If the vehicle will crank sometimes and others it will not, you may have a faulty starter.
Consider hiring an experienced technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to come to your home or business and determine if you have need spark plugs or a starter replaced.
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