It means... it would suck to be you.
time to get a new car!
A car that won't move when in reverse could indicate a problem with the transmission. It could also indicate a problem in the gear selector.
Sounds like a bad clutch or pressure plate
it culd be that u have problems with the hand break calbe, or the diferential
You need to lift your left foot off of the clutch pedal.
Gear up then
there are many causes for this. You should consult a ASE trained technician.
Well somone correct me if im wrong you need a new tranny. Considering you have to skip to 1st you mise well get a manual.
slipping clutch? get a new one
When the shifting linkage is disconnected the car will appear to go into gear but not move. The car will not move when the transmission fluid is low.
the wheels wont move if the car is in gear but try rocking the car backwards and forwards incase it is stuck in a gear nd should free it of. That's in the case of zero knowledge of operating vehicles! (Of course it won't start if gear is engaged!)
Need to know exactly what it's doing in order to answer this. Is it not starting, is it not going into gear, etc.