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NFT: Replacement Car Keys

TurdFurguson : 10/20/2018 4:33 pm
This may be the biggest scam ever. Wife lost her car key and went to replace. They want 350 for a car key. What is so expensive anout them?
They are programable.  
section125 : 10/20/2018 4:37 pm : link
Key itself is expensive and then it takes about an hour to program it. It sucks.
We had to get one when we bought a car used and it was about $350 (Volvo). Of course, right after we get it the dealer finds the 2nd key...
you can find guys who will come to your house and do it  
Vanzetti : 10/20/2018 5:24 pm : link
Look on Craigslist. I used to have the number of a guy but I lost it. Should cost you about $175
Don’t go to the dealer  
Jim in Fairfax : 10/20/2018 6:07 pm : link
You can get keys programmed elsewhere for far less. The local hardware store near me recently did one for me for $125, when the dealer wanted $375.

Also, in some cars you can program the keys yourself. I did this with a Mazda I own. Bought a blank key on eBay for @ $40, had it cut and then I programmed it. The caveat: you have to have 2 working keys to do it.
RE: They are programable.  
Beer Man : 10/20/2018 7:37 pm : link
In comment 14136806 section125 said:
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Key itself is expensive and then it takes about an hour to program it. It sucks.
We had to get one when we bought a car used and it was about $350 (Volvo). Of course, right after we get it the dealer finds the 2nd key...
Mot true. I witnessed a mechanic programming my wife $350 key, it was no different than programming a garage door remote, and takes no more than a couple of minutes; his response when confronted was that I wasn't suppose to see that.
Mot =  
Beer Man : 10/20/2018 7:37 pm : link
Not
As with most things with cars...  
sb from NYT Forum : 10/21/2018 1:17 am : link
...dealerships will rip you off blind, and almost always for shittier service.
If there's an actual key  
B in ALB : 10/21/2018 2:38 am : link
Shove a flat screw driver in the hole and twist. Two pops on the brake. Foot measuring the gas, then twist again. Hard gas.

Now you're off and running. Money saved is money earned. No need for bullshit dealerships. Those criminals will rip you a new ass.

Show up with a duck taped bloody screwdriver and a working vehicle and those fake tuff guys will fold like wilting violets.

This car is a Fucking lemon! I want new tires!
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