Can anyone tell me whether Top Gear UK is running?

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StartingWar22
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After much deliberation, I have decided to install a TopGear V10 Valvetronic f1 sound catback performance exhaust system. The issue I'm facing is that my email form entries are being unanswered. I would like not make an overseas call, but I must speak with a representative prior to making my purchase. Do you happen to know somebody with an email address? My account is too young to send a message since I don't utilise X. Thank you!
dontito
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I don't see why not.
StartingWar22
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The horror tales I've heard about unexpectedly large foreign charges on invoices are real. So, it seems like they keep an eye on other forms of communication, especially email, because they give them.
dontito
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Try using Google Voice for overseas calls or get a limited-minute international calling card to avoid unexpectedly high fees.
Gorrillaas
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They may take a while to respond, but they should still be available. If you'd like, I can get one for you.
StartingWar22
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At least I was able to have a conversation with someone on eBay. Still, I appreciate it!
KARlosfuentes
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Just wanted to mention that a lot of international sellers usually have a WhatsApp number.
WhatsApp is a free messaging and calling software for iOS and Android.
GoodBoyCar
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You can get cheap calling cards at any decent ethnic food shop; the cost to phone the UK is 2 cents per minute.
StartingWar22
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That suggestion is excellent. Expressing gratitude!
RuthHimmic
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Indeed, the company is now operating. However, it seems that they are not very open to digital contact. Nevertheless, I was able to successfully reach an engineer on my first phone call to them a few months ago. Evidently, they are experiencing a lack of parts.

In the United Kingdom, it is rather typical for traditional engineering companies to maintain an internet presence primarily for the purpose of being visible, if maybe reluctantly. However, they mostly rely on traditional methods such as postal mail and phone calls for their day-to-day business operations.
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