So I may have made an oops... lets call it a rookie mistake with good intentions. Earlier this year I decided to replace the ugliness surrounding my bathtub and completed a new tile surround. At that time the plumbing was a bit older but still working perfectly fine.

However, it seems that my cold water tap has come off and the only way to get water to run is to use a vice grip - very classy. I fear that I will probably have to replace the faucet/diverter/shower head etc.

I know that there is no access panel as the bathroom backs on to the kitchen and the two share a common wall (complete with plumbing). The wall in the kitchen has a kitchen sink with the dishwasher, upper and lower cabinets. I did check under the sink in the kitchen and there is no access panel.

Hence my dilemma and question - is there a way for me to replace the guts of the faucet etc. without removing or damaging my tile work I have done?

Thanks.

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is there a way for me to replace the guts of the faucet etc. without removing or damaging my tile work I have done?

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What is it that you wish to replace? The innards or the faucet itself? You know there are universal replacement faucet handles,(see images) that are just made for stripped stems.
If you wish replace the entire valve without disturbing the tile you will have to go in through the kitchen wall. However if you just wish to rebuild the valve you have you should be able to do it from the front. Describe the faucet. Brand name? One handle or two knobs? Let me know what you wish to do . Tom

Yes, every faucet can have its stems replaced w/o breaking the wall.