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I want to than autotechpat for the response given. The next morning we got up and ticking noise was gone. Drove 40 miles. Car died like someone pulled battery. Car would try to start but wouldn't start. Took to VIP - not reliable due to age of "mechanics" told by many sources. VIP says timing chain snapped and valves bent. Went back to car, tried ether to get car to catch. White smoke out of tailpipe, one loud noise from rear of car. Smoking from hose over battery. Took off cap to see valves - couldn't see one. No rattling, banging or vicious shaking of engine. Just won't start. Is the timing chain really broken? Are valves really bent? THey put it up to a diagnostic, but they came back with answer so fast we are suspicious. Plus one tech offered to buy car for $200. Car has no rust and many brand new parts (brakes, rotors, sway bar lifts, ball bearing joints, new rear end). I will have a $350 car payment Monday morning if I have to replace this car (will make finances so tight)! Would really appreaciate - be very grateful for any reply. Thank you.