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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jasikasisback on 03 May 2012, 23:35

Title: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 03 May 2012, 23:35: lost my key today at work. (silly me really)
Got only one key left...how much for a replacement key and is this only through the dealers?

Still got one key...really will it cost a lot for a replacement? I hope not!...

I really hope someone finds it a work!

Anyone know how much a spare key costs?
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Dogbot on 03 May 2012, 23:42: A key blank can be had for a few quid the expensive bit is the chip inside it... I have no idea how much if possible To even get them now...
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: boneybradley on 03 May 2012, 23:45: most shoe repair/key cutting places can do mk3 keys programmed for £20ish (or less)

simpsons did mine a year or several back for £15
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 03 May 2012, 23:51: ok so they will supply the key and the transponder? That sounds reasonable for £20 quid...the dealers charge around £100...yikes!
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 04 May 2012, 16:01: Dealers can still supply them, they can also code them at cost, note that if you want a genuine VW key you're out of luck VW ran out and the dealers supply aftermarket keys now, on my last mk3 I ordered a new key which was £21 inc cutting, then I got local key cutting guy to code it for a fiver :wink:

edit: you may be able to get a genuine blank key off ebay :wink:
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 04 May 2012, 21:49: i asked around and it's £50 which is a hell of a lot of money for a key..
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Gavv8 on 04 May 2012, 22:33: Quote from: Jasikasisback on 04 May 2012, 21:49
i asked around and it's £50 which is a hell of a lot of money for a key..
But possibly one of the most important components of a car.
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 04 May 2012, 23:33: nahhh..they've just made it more important than it really is...in the 70's could start a car without a key....i don't get a discount on insurance for the safety feature on the golf anyways so it's just a nuisance...rather just have a plain key to start the car...anyways i will really really take care of this key...:)
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: boneybradley on 05 May 2012, 00:36: Quote from: Jasikasisback on 04 May 2012, 23:33
i don't get a discount on insurance for the safety feature on the golf anyways so it's just a nuisance...

ah but if vw never fitted the chipped key you'd pay more as the insurance group would be higher

did you try http://www.timpson.co.uk/services/66/non-remote-car-keys (http://www.timpson.co.uk/services/66/non-remote-car-keys)
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 05 May 2012, 02:04: yeah..they said the key would cost £50..guess it really went up in price over the last few years!
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 05 May 2012, 22:17: dig out yellow pages and have a look, when my dad is back off holiday is getting a spare key coded up, he got quoted £35 by local companies :cool:
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: Jasikasisback on 06 May 2012, 22:18: I will take a good look. I'm hoping it will turn up at work within a week...never thought they were so expensive to replace!
Title: Re: lost key how much for a replacement
Post by: kodkod.84 on 07 May 2012, 07:46: Never knew the keys had a chip. How does it work as the plastic key looks pretty basic (I have one without the light). Is it magnetic?