Q: Key does not always start car
When I put the key in the ignition, I am initially unable to get the car started as the key gets stuck and won't turn. I will then rattle the key a little and it will turn on, and is fine. I have sprayed key lock stuff into the ignition key hole, and it will work fine for a couple of days, before going back to being a problem.
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