{"id":998,"date":"2025-02-14T06:38:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T06:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/?p=998"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:01:50","slug":"if-your-car-shuts-off-while-driving-should-you-panic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/if-your-car-shuts-off-while-driving-should-you-panic\/","title":{"rendered":"If Your Car Shuts off While Driving, Should You Panic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"998\" class=\"elementor elementor-998\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d6198 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4d6198\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9edec12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9edec12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Local-Scrap-Yard-Services-You-Can-Trust.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-558\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Local-Scrap-Yard-Services-You-Can-Trust.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Local-Scrap-Yard-Services-You-Can-Trust-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a23e8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a23e8f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-738988f\" data-id=\"738988f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9a010a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9a010a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experiencing your car shutting off while driving is not just scary but also dangerous. It can leave you stranded on a busy road, increase the risk of an accident, and indicate serious mechanical or electrical problems. While you shouldn\u2019t panic, you should act quickly to safely bring your car to a stop and determine what caused the issue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e251d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e251d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6503af\" data-id=\"c6503af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0022517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0022517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"691\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"689\">What to Do If Your Car Shuts Off While Driving<\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"731\">\u00a0<\/span>Stay Calm &amp; Follow These Steps:<\/p><p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1466\">\u00a0Turn on Your Hazard Lights \u2013 Alert other drivers that your car has a problem.<br data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\" \/>\u00a0Keep Steering \u2013 If the engine dies, power steering may stop working, making it harder to turn. Use extra force to steer safely.<br data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\" \/>\u00a0Shift to Neutral \u2013 This can help prevent further damage and allow you to restart the engine if possible.<br data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\" \/>\u00a0Try Restarting the Car \u2013 If it doesn\u2019t start, don\u2019t keep trying, as this may drain the battery or flood the engine.<br data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\" \/>\u00a0Pull Over Safely \u2013 Use momentum to coast to the side of the road. If you\u2019re on a highway, try to reach the nearest exit or shoulder.<br data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\" \/>\u00a0Call for Assistance \u2013 If your car won\u2019t start, contact roadside assistance or a towing service.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1535\"><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1533\">Why Did Your Car Shut Off? (Common Causes &amp; Fixes)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1677\">If your car randomly turns off while driving, it\u2019s likely due to mechanical failure, electrical issues, or fuel delivery problems.<\/p><p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1724\"><strong>Battery or Alternator Failure<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1819\">If your battery or alternator fails, your car loses electrical power, causing it to stall.<\/p><p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1844\"><strong>Warning Signs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1975\"><li data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1883\">Dashboard lights flicker or go dim<\/li><li data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1910\">Car struggles to start<\/li><li data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1975\">Electrical accessories (radio, windows, lights) stop working<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong>Running Out of Fuel or Fuel System Issues<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2287\">A failing fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, or faulty sensors can cut the fuel supply, causing the car to shut down.<\/p><p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2312\"><strong>Warning Signs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2445\"><li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2362\">Car hesitates or jerks before turning off<\/li><li data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2399\">Loss of power while accelerating<\/li><li data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2445\">Difficulty restarting after shutting down<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2626\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2624\">Engine Overheating<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2711\">If the engine overheats, it can automatically shut down to prevent damage.<\/p><p data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2736\"><strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2734\">Warning Signs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2825\"><li data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2769\">Temperature gauge in the red<\/li><li data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2793\">Steam from the hood<\/li><li data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2825\">Coolant leaks under the car<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3074\"><strong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3072\">Faulty Sensors or ECU (Engine Control Unit) Failure<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3195\">A bad crankshaft position sensor, mass airflow sensor, or ECU failure can cut power to the engine unexpectedly.<\/p><p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3220\"><strong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3218\">Warning Signs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3341\"><li data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3254\">&#8220;Check Engine&#8221; light stays on<\/li><li data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3310\">The car randomly stalls but restarts after cooling down<\/li><li data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3341\">Loss of acceleration power<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3476\"><strong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3474\">Transmission Failure<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3476\">If the transmission slips or loses power, your car might suddenly shut down, especially in automatic vehicles.<\/p><p data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3625\"><strong data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3623\">Warning Signs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3714\"><li data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3645\">Grinding noises<\/li><li data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3672\">Trouble shifting gears<\/li><li data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3714\">High engine RPMs without acceleration<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbf044 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dbf044\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-088e717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"088e717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Top-Cash-Offers-for-Scrap-Cars.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-557\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Top-Cash-Offers-for-Scrap-Cars.webp 612w, https:\/\/webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Top-Cash-Offers-for-Scrap-Cars-300x209.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7ef8cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7ef8cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4b11ba\" data-id=\"d4b11ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d05df58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d05df58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3920\"><strong data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3918\">Should You Repair or Scrap a Car That Keeps Shutting Off?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3949\"><strong data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3947\">When to Repair<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4158\">The issue is minor (battery, sensor, fuel system fix under \u00a3500).<br data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4024\" \/>The car is less than 10 years old and still has resale value.<br data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4094\" \/>You\u2019re confident the problem won\u2019t return after repairs.<\/p><p data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4186\"><strong data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4184\">When to Scrap<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4477\">The car shuts off frequently, and you can\u2019t pinpoint the cause.<br data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4259\" \/>Repairs cost more than the car\u2019s value.<br data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4307\" \/>Your car has multiple other issues (engine problems, rust, electrical failures).<br data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4396\" \/>You\u2019ve already spent money on repairs, but the problem keeps coming back.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5329\"><strong data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5327\">Why Sell Your Car That Keeps Shutting Off to We Buy Scrap Cars &amp; Vans?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5745\">Top Cash Offers \u2013 Get the best price for your scrap car, even if it won\u2019t run.<br data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5422\" \/>Free Collection \u2013 We pick up your car at no extra cost.<br data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5490\" \/>Hassle-Free Process \u2013 No need to fix anything\u2014we buy cars in any condition.<br data-start=\"5575\" data-end=\"5578\" \/>Eco-Friendly Recycling \u2013 Licensed auto salvage &amp; car scrappers.<br data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5658\" \/>All Cars Accepted \u2013 Non-runners, accident-damaged, MOT failures\u2014everything!<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5776\"><strong data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5774\">How It Works<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"5778\" data-end=\"6030\">Get a Free Quote \u2013 Provide your car\u2019s make, model, and condition.<br data-start=\"5851\" data-end=\"5854\" \/>Schedule Free Collection \u2013 We pick up your car anywhere in our service area.<br data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"5945\" \/>Get Paid Instantly \u2013 Receive cash on the spot when we collect your car.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7134289 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7134289\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb0f5f5\" data-id=\"cb0f5f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b0b95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10b0b95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8807ee1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8807ee1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-562431d\" data-id=\"562431d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd4e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"3fd4e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6691\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6691\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I panic if my car shuts off while driving?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6691\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6691\"><p>No, but act quickly to steer to safety, restart the engine if possible, and diagnose the issue.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6692\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6692\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I sell my car if it won\u2019t stay running?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6692\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6692\"><p>Yes! We buy cars with engine problems, non-runners, and MOT failures.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6693\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6693\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much will I get for my car if it keeps shutting off?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6693\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6693\"><p>The value depends on weight, metal value, and salvageable parts. 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