I'll start by saying I don't know much about cars. I bought a used '95 Maxima GLE from a coworker for $2000. He didn't have a maintenance record but the car rode great and it was cheap so I took it. I should have taken it for an inspection soon after, but hell, it's already a done deal.
So a couple months ago, I was at a red light getting ready to go to a gas station just 1 block away when the car stopped just as I pressed on the accelerator. It just... stopped. And then started again, jerking forward and hitting a car in the front. I figured I'll fix the hood later and drove the car back home. A week later, I'm at a mall and the car stops again. So now I'm thinking, it's probably the alternator or the battery.
I jump-started once and the car drove about... 25 meters (not miles) before stopping again. So... is it the alternator you think?
Plus, I lost my key that night towing the damn car back to my apartment and that's the only key I got from the previous owner. What does the dealer usually charge for replacement key on a 95 maxima, and is there an cheaper alternative to getting the key replaced at a dealer? Someone told me it might cost $80-90 at a dealer..
Alright, you guys can tell me how retarded I was with this car, but please help me with your know-hows and some tips.
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