Q: Car not accelerating and sputtering
My car has no acceleration when driving and sputters.
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There are many reasons why your car will not accelerate. Is the Check Engine Light on? There could be a faulty sensor that is confusing the computer in your vehicle. When this happens your car will not run correctly. I would ask for assistance from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to diagnose your acceleration problem and make any necessary repairs.
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