Q: Pats system
Is there anything that can be done to get around the pats system. The truck was stolen with the keys. I paid 800.00 to pick it up from tow yard and the theives got off with the keys so I'm looking for the cheapest fix or possible bypass I have proof of ownership and police report if you question my honesty no hard feelings
My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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