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My daughter left her locked A3 (59 plate) outside her home in W London for 3 days while abroad. On her return and on getting into the car she immediately noticed the glove box contents on the floor and...
I have a 2004 VW Touran TDi Sport. Recently, the boot lock has starting acting strangely. The boot will, of it's own accord, unlock itself and/or if unlocked will release itself onto the secondary catch....
I am having trouble with the tailgate on my Volkswagen Touran. Once closed it unlocks and it won't completely lock home again, and you can hear the lock clicking and struggling to fully close the gate....
How is a thief (twice now, in quick succession) accessing my car without damage or setting the alarm off, and getting through the double locks? They seem to be looking for anything valuable. I just...
Having replaced the battery in my Ford Focus Zetec car fob, the remote still will not open the car and the alarm sounds as if the key is not put in the ignition in time. The spare key is not a remote...
Main car key to my Ford Focus lost (suspect stolen by a pick-pocket in supermarket). Replacement from Ford Main Dealer (Lisburn N.I.) is to cost approx. £180. Surely the wizardry in these coded keys...
I have two keys for the above vehicle, one, upon inserting, says key not recognised-the other only works when brake,and not clutch is pressed. I think I need new keys but Renault want about £140. Can I...
John, I recently purchased a Volvo S80 T6 03 plate but it only came with one key. I approached a local store and Timpsons but neither could do it. My local (Nottingham) Volvo Dealership are asking £215.94...
I bought a one year old VW Golf last year from a VW dealer and was told that there was only one key. In the past I have always had two sets of keys with every car I have bought. Is this now normal? And...
I need a second electronic key for my car. Have been quoted "about £200" by the local Merc dealer. It seems expensive, but I've never had to buy one before, so do you think this is a fair price,or do you...
 

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