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My Ford Focus key fob stopped working. It opens doors manually via the central locking and starts the car fine, though. We replaced the battery - still nothing. I've tried coding it using the ignitions...
Some time ago you gave the name of a small firm in London that repairs/replaces car keys. Sorry, but I've lost the details - is it possible to let me have the details please?
I recently purchased a new Audi A6 Avant to replace an A4 convertible now that we have a new addition to the family. I am a big fan of the Audi range and I am broadly pleased with the car: the 2.0 TDi...
I am currently buying a new Skoda Yeti and would like to have spare keys for the additional drivers (2) listed on my Car Insurance. The Main Dealer is quoting £250-300 for each new key. Is there a cheaper...
Our Honda Jazz is 6 years old - a year ago the locks started getting 'sticky'. Now all the locks have failed - including the steering column - replaced at a cost of £576! And one of the keys is bent and...
My baby grandson has lost my keys, and I have been quoted £200+ by a dealer plus coding! Help! I have seen in your column that there are other possible sources, but any as far away as Devon/Cornwall?
The button on my car key (automatic central locking/unlocking) is wearing out and not working properly anymore. How do I get a replacement key?
I have lost the key to my 2005 Toyota Yaris and no spare is availble and the doors are locked with handbook etc inside. My Toyota dealer has quoted about £800 to put a completely new system on the car...
I've snapped my key in the ignition I'm wondering what a realistic price to get it fixed by a garage is and also would it be easy enough to do it myself? I'm a novice at cars.
Would you know where I can get a remote fob for this vehicle reprogrammed (apart from a main dealer)? Live in 'remote' mid Wales so mobile services may not be appropriate.