Starting problems with Vauxhall Astra

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Starting problems with Vauxhall Astra

My 2006 Vauxhall Astra is suffering an intermittent starting problem. My local garage has had the car two days, but can't find a fault. I recently had a new key cut, but have had it checked and it seems ok. Any ideas?

Asked on 6 August 2014 by man united

Answered by Honest John

The coding of the new key might be wrong. Try a branch of Timpsons in the High Street, side street or in a Shopping Mall. No joy there, links to keys and locksmiths in this directory: www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/ The first two on the list apparently give very good, very fast and very cheap service.

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