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key snapped in the ignition?
I've snapped my key in the ignition I'm wondering what a realistic price to get it fixed by a garage is and also would it be easy enough to do it myself? I'm a novice at cars.
Asked on 15 October 2012 by cisse9
Answered by
Honest John
Impossible to answer by email. The first thing to do is buy a pair of needlepoint pliars and try to extract the blade of the broken key. If successful, get another one cut by Timpsons.
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