Q: how to change the ignition lock cylinder

asked by on May 19, 2016

this morning my vehicle was broken into, and whoever tried to steal it damaged the ignition lock cylinder... i need to fix this, because it is the only form of reliable transportation i have.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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