Q: Window drivers side broken. 1997 Volkswagen Cabriolet

asked by on August 31, 2016

The driver’s side window on my Cabriolet isn’t working. I have checked my fuses and they are all OK. Can I fix this problem myself or do I need to take it to the garage?

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