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How do I answer the starts and drives question?
How do I answer the starts and drives question?

Instructions on how to answer the starts and drives question

Updated over a week ago

This tells us about your vehicle's condition and also helps us figure out the best tow truck to use for pickup.

Scenarios

Answer to select

Starts, but shuts off or stalls

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Jump needed

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Transmission issues

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Issues shifting into gear

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Headgasket inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Check engine light is on

Yes, it starts and drives.

Radiator inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Cylinder head inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Car is in 'limp mode'

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Piston / spark plug inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Oil or coolant leak

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Brakes are inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Exhaust leak

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Engine misfires

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Water pump inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Starter / alternator inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Blown engine or engine issues (including knocking)

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Fuel pump is inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Out of gas

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

No power steering

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Muffler inoperable or missing

Yes, it starts and drives.

Timing belt / serpentine belt inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Carbuertor is inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Oil pump is inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Intake manifold is inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Shocks are inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Clutch or clutch pedal are inoperable or missing

No, it doesn't start (or requires a jump-start).

Control arm is inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Drive shaft is inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Engine cooling fan is inoperable or missing

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Engine smoking or overheating

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

Failed smog / emissions test

Yes, it starts and drives.

Shifter is inoperable

No, it starts but doesn't drive.

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