Q: Steering column
Someone tried to steal my steering wheel and know it wont turn over or I cant get the wheel to turn, I believe they messed up the pins inside the ignition and I don't know if I need a new steering column or just to replace the switch
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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