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The passenger side door of my Volkswagen Golf Match TDI failed to unlock, and I contacted a VW main agent who informed me that there would be an initial charge for the diagnostic check costing £60, followed...
I've got a Ford Fiesta, but can't lock the rear doors. Any suggestions?
I have a 2007 BMW 3 Series. I have a problem with the driver's door. When the weather is cold, the door will open with the key fob but will not latch closed. I have to engage the central locking to keep...
Our Honda Jazz is 6 years old - a year ago the locks started getting 'sticky'. Now all the locks have failed - including the steering column - replaced at a cost of £576! And one of the keys is bent and...
Our VW Golf has recently had a problem with the central locking where it only unlocks the drivers door not the other doors or boot. You can open the rest of the doors using the switch on the drivers...
How long should a rear door lock last with very little use on a 7 year old Lexus LS430? I believe it should be a lot longer than 7 years. Who can I get as an "expert witness" to state that in my claim...
The central locking system seems to click open and locked when driving and there has been occasions that when using the key to lock the door the drivers side door will become unlocked?
I have a problem with one door. If I lock the car three doors will be locked but the rear right passenger door is unlocked. I have tried it manually also but no use. Still remains the same problem. Can...
My daughter's Meriva has been unlocking itself which has led to items being taken from the vehicle just before Christmas. The police said that they she must not have locked the car as there is no evidence...
I have bought an 05 Peugeot 307 SW xsi and the tailgate is not unlocking or allowing the remote locking of the Car, Panel message states the boot is open. Is this a common problem specific to 307s that...
 

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