Q: Help my car wont move but will start it makes a grinding metal noise when trying to go in gear
Why wont it move when this happened i was backing up and then it made a loud metal break noise and then wouldn't move car wont stay in park either i have to use my e break
My car has 38000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Sounds like the input shaft on your transmission has broke when the vehicle went into gear. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your transmission noise.
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