Q: Rear wheel won't move
The rear driver's side wheel is locked up.
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With the wheel locked up this car is unsafe to drive until the problem is fixed. With that said, the most common issue would be a wheel bearing that has seized, or a parking brake that is stuck engaged. With the wheel bearing there would have been a lot of noise before the wheel locked up. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose this issue and get you back on the road.
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