Q: Can't close driver's side door
I can't close the driver's side door.
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Hi there. If you cannot close the driver side door, then perhaps there may be a problem with the latching mechanism inside the door. I would suggest having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the vehicle’s door issue to determine what the problem may be.
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