Q: Advice on 2009 Opel maintenance
I have a 2009 Opel carbon copy of the Buick Regal in the US. I've spent thousands repairing the official parts--shattered camshaft, countless knocks. Are there cheaper alternatives? Outside the official dealership serivce, the parts are hard to find.
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