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I thought you might be interested in my conclusions for misbehaving central locking on a X-Type Jaguar. The problems were varied and not constant as to which doors opened or locked. The most common after...
Where do I find the key code for my 1998 Ford Fiesta? It's not on the registration document
Why have manufacturers moved away from the traditonal ignition key in favour of start/stop buttons?
My Ford Focus 2003 remote will lock car but will not unlock car, key in lock works OK. Do you think it's the remote battery?
Just a recommendation for www.keyfobrepair.co.uk . They were able to fix my keyfob (central locking feature had broken) where Renault and a local specialist failed. Very courteous, helpful and ultra speedy...
My Ford Focus key fob stopped working. It opens doors manually via the central locking and starts the car fine, though. We replaced the battery - still nothing. I've tried coding it using the ignitions...
Some time ago you gave the name of a small firm in London that repairs/replaces car keys. Sorry, but I've lost the details - is it possible to let me have the details please?
I recently purchased a new Audi A6 Avant to replace an A4 convertible now that we have a new addition to the family. I am a big fan of the Audi range and I am broadly pleased with the car: the 2.0 TDi...
I am currently buying a new Skoda Yeti and would like to have spare keys for the additional drivers (2) listed on my Car Insurance. The Main Dealer is quoting £250-300 for each new key. Is there a cheaper...
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...