car key duplicates

I bought a one year old VW Golf last year from a VW dealer and was told that there was only one key. In the past I have always had two sets of keys with every car I have bought. Is this now normal? And...

Loss of key

I've lost my spare Astra key (2005). Where to get the cheapest replacement? Tried Thimpsons key replacement store but could not do it.

New key for smart

I need a second electronic key for my car. Have been quoted "about £200" by the local Merc dealer. It seems expensive, but I've never had to buy one before, so do you think this is a fair price,or do you...

Electronic Key fob for Peugot 406

My Wife's Electronic Key fob that controls ignition and opens door locks has the bottom has fallen out. She has spoken to the local Peugeot agent and they are quoting a large amount, and all she wants...

Why won't Hyundai replace our i20's key which has broken under warranty?

At the end of January last year I purchased a new i20 from my local Hyundai dealer. All was going great until about a week ago when my wife noticed the key (it’s the jacknife type that flicks out when...

Car keys

I've recently been told that my car's spare key is going to cost me up to £200 or more due to Fiat code system which has something to do with a chip inside the key. Please could you help solve this problem...

Opening comment

I recently bought a FIAT Punto for my son. The people I bought it from had it on a lease contract and only supplied me with one key. They say they never had two keys. I have tried to obtain another key...

How do I recode my Ford Focus' ignition key?

I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6i. I lost the original coded key, and have another ignition with one code key and another normal key, but the car doesn't start. Do I need to reprogram the key? How do I do...

I can't open my BMW 523's door with the key or remote - any ideas?

I own a 523 E39, a stunning car. Unfortunately I'm unable to open the driver's door using my key or remote. I have checked all the fuses and the relays all seem ok. I have disconnected and reconnected...

Will it really cost £1500 to get a new set of keys for my SEAT Leon?

I have recently lost the last key of my 2007 SEAT Leon Reference Sport and have been quoted by my local SEAT dealership, who did a job exactly the same a few weeks ago, a price of £1500. That seems to...