Q: Grinding
Hello! My car is grinding when it starts up. I know it's the VTC Actuator. When I'm booking an apt there is no option for VTC Actuator. Don't know how to submit this. Also is this an expensive and long procedure?
Mike
My car has an automatic transmission.
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