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    Grandcabrio common issues and soft top?

    It is a 2012 model, wear was on the fabric of the roof,maserarti siad that as the mechanism had been upgraded since I bought it they would fit the latest mechanism. But i had any iossues with mechanism just wear on the fabric roof.
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    Grandcabrio common issues and soft top?

    Had my mine for 12 years, summer use only, had an accelerated wear isssue with roof after 18 months, after some back and forth with masserati had entire roof fabric replaced and an updated mechanism installed under warranty. Since then no issues with roof other than occasionally sticking and...
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    New GranCabrio owner

    Enjoy those glorious Italian roads and sunny days.
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    Car will not unlock.

    Just checked the fine print and it does come with a 5 year warranty, if I need the battery replacing within the 5 years due to failure or defect then any new battery they fit is only covered for the remainder of the original 5 year warranty. But as this is a first fit by RAC then it has full 5...
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    Car will not unlock.

    my cover is for me and the wife in any car, the extra for battery cover was 3.50p per month, checked on RAC site and the battery they fitted is £250, badged Rac but made by Varna.
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    Car will not unlock.

    Thanks for the help guys, all sorted. Old battery must have been at least 6 years old. Keep it on CTek when wintered in garage. Called RAC out to make sure it was battery before buying one only to be presently suprised when they came reminded me I had battery cover and replaced the battery for...
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    Car will not unlock.

    Thanks guys, got key out, opened boot from inside, got battery on CTek charger, its saying bulk charging, will give it a while then look to get a new battery.
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    Car will not unlock.

    Update, using key in lock and jiggling the handle buttons door opened, tried to start but no ignition and unusual beeing , now I cantt get the key out of the ignition and also drivers door wont close. Help.
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    Car will not unlock.

    My 2012 grancabrio will not unlock, had it serviced 2 weeks ago , new key fob battery and have driven it a few times since service. This morning open car with key, put bags in boot , closed boot and then could not open drivers door, tried using key to remote open but nothing no beeps nothing...
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    TRANSPRT CAR BRISTOL to POOLE

    Thanks guys, its for a service at Emblem, they have a recommended guy but its in a premium covered unit so a bit expensive ( I love my 12 year old Grandcab but it doesnt need pampering that much ) will give Dan a ring.
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    TRANSPRT CAR BRISTOL to POOLE

    Just thought I would check if any one has any recommendations for car transport between Bristol and Poole, dont need enclosed especially, flat bed OK . Cheers
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    Servicing Bristol Area

    Cheers guys Emblem it is.
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    Servicing Bristol Area

    Do you mind if I asked where you went instead ( please dont say SportsItalia).
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    Servicing Bristol Area

    Anyone used ryland in Bristol ( new main dealer ) to service their ride yet.
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    Sportsitalia…the end

    Sad news indeed, best garage I have ever used ( and I am 72 ). Really hope you mange to set up a new garage soon. Good luck for the future to you and the team.