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Mike, UK Car Mechanic
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Experience: Hi, I am a Car/ vehicle technician of 34 years. 29of -running my own repair/diagnostic business.
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Im not sure why the Aa man left you like that - what suggestion did he leave you with ?
There is no release key for the boot as you mention....
Kind Rgds - MIKE..................................
Im not sure why the Aa man left you like that - what suggestion did he leave you with ?
There is no release key for the boot as you mention....
Kind Rgds - MIKE..................................
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