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Key quest
My son has purchased an 08 reg Ford Fiesta Zetec. It came with just one remote key, plus the coded 'master'. I would be happier if we had a spare key in the house, but was quoted approx £160 by Ford - £60 for the key, the rest for encoding etc. To say I was staggered is an understatement. Am I able to get a spare key elsewhere - for example from independent companies etc? I would appreciate your advice,
Asked on 4 April 2009 by
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Honest John
That's normally how Fords come. Several key specialists under ‘specialists’ in useful websites directory at www.honestjohn.co.uk But you don't really need a third key. The non-remote will open and start the car without setting off the alarm
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