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#803284 26th Jun 2013 4:47pm
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Hi, my mate has lost the locking nut for his 57 plate Astra 17" alloy. Looked all over but cant find it. Does anyone know any places or anyone who could remove it with minimal damage for a minimal cost.... Cheers he is a dumb ass

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Hi, where did you go and how much did it cost you I'm having the same problem.

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If its a genuine Vauxhall locking nut, go to the dealer and they will be able to replace it.


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You could try using one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-WONDER-WRENCH-Incredible-Spanner/dp/B002GZFGGU

My old friend used to run a scrappie and they used these on locking nuts and rounded nuts.... Dont tell the scallies though!!!

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Kwik Fit i wallasey done it for free, as he had a puncture on the basis he got the new tyre from them.


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