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Main car key to my Ford Focus lost (suspect stolen by a pick-pocket in supermarket).
Replacement from Ford Main Dealer (Lisburn N.I.) is to cost approx. £180. Surely the wizardry in these coded keys would not cost more than a Digital watch.
I have been told I'm lucky my car is a Ford as other makers Like Mercedes can be around £400 to replace main car key. Is this subject about costs of car keys worthy of a mention in your reports?
Replacement from Ford Main Dealer (Lisburn N.I.) is to cost approx. £180. Surely the wizardry in these coded keys would not cost more than a Digital watch.
I have been told I'm lucky my car is a Ford as other makers Like Mercedes can be around £400 to replace main car key. Is this subject about costs of car keys worthy of a mention in your reports?
Asked on 3 January 2011 by George Murdoch
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Honest John
# Keycard and remote repairs for Renaults, Citroens, most makes: www.keyrepair.co.uk;
# Keys - Remotes for Nissans: How to programme them yourself www.nissanprimera.net
# Keys and Locksmiths: Specialist auto locksmiths who can copy programme electronic keys and keyfobs. www.morganlocks.com; www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net; www.pots-of-gold.co.uk www.key2lock.co.uk
# Keyfob repairs and reprogramming: www.metasystem.co.uk
# Keyfob and key repairs for Vauxhalls: www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
# Keyfob transponder key manufacturer: www.88qc.com ; www.tztdsy.com
# Key Remote reprogramming: www.alarmremotes.co.uk; www.remotekey.co.uk
# Keyfob Remote DIY reprogramming: Tells you how to do it yourself www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk
# Keys - Remotes for Nissans: How to programme them yourself www.nissanprimera.net
# Keys and Locksmiths: Specialist auto locksmiths who can copy programme electronic keys and keyfobs. www.morganlocks.com; www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net; www.pots-of-gold.co.uk www.key2lock.co.uk
# Keyfob repairs and reprogramming: www.metasystem.co.uk
# Keyfob and key repairs for Vauxhalls: www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
# Keyfob transponder key manufacturer: www.88qc.com ; www.tztdsy.com
# Key Remote reprogramming: www.alarmremotes.co.uk; www.remotekey.co.uk
# Keyfob Remote DIY reprogramming: Tells you how to do it yourself www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk
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