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Firstly let me tell you that I always read your letters page and have gained a lot from it. I think you actually dealt with my problem some months ago but of course I didn’t keep the information. My daughter...
I have been to view a second hand Kia Picanto 2006 (06) and the engine kept cutting out whilst it was stood on the forecourt. The dealer has since rang me back to say that the problem was due to both keys...
Does the New Nissan Micra come with an intelligent key system?
Key with a remote control fell in the water. I dried out the key, changed the battery and it's still not working - I need to open the car manually with key as the remote is not working.
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've lost my spare Astra key (2005). Where to get the cheapest replacement? Tried Thimpsons key replacement store but could not do it.
 

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