ford key

kenlacken

hi im just wondering is there anything i can do as have lost my car key off my ford focus i have rang the main dealer and im been told its going to cost 240 and i have to tow the car to them im in blanchardstown is there anything i can do other than go to dealer if anyone can help i be glad off it just dont have that type off money for a 01 focus

sean1141

I take it it was your only key?

kenlacken

yes my only key i did have to at one point

wazzer1

I remember i lost my key off my old mondeo, rang Ashley ford on the North Circular i think it was, they asked for a number off the log book and the replacement key was in around the 130/140 mark i think....

sean1141

You have few choices I'm afraid. Pay ford for a replacement key although I don't know why they want you to tow the car to them. They should be able to cut it from the vin number.

Get a locksmith out and get them to cut and code a key.

Get a set of locks/ingition and key from a breakers and get an auto electrician to disable the imobilizer.

Did you check to see if your insurance covers you for lost keys??

kenlacken

as above post ford delaer looking for to much money plus i got to get the car open to towed to the dealer at extra cost is there any other thing i can do other than go to the dealer

kenlacken

no insurance very unhelp full has to go to delaer they said to coded the key in to the car

MrDerp

Say a prayer to St Anthony.

If that doesn't work, ring around Ford garages and get the cheapest price. What magic solution are you hoping for?

sean1141

Try a few different dealers?? A locksmith would come to you but I don't know how much they would charge..


Try your insurance company to see if they cover lost keys.

The only way you can get the car to them is on a recovery truck or car transporter as you can't tow it as the steering will be locked.

Try some of the ford forums. They may be of better help


Www.talkford.com is one

kenlacken

i find that poat very smart is this site not for people to help each other ????? i hope this never happens to you

sean1141

kenlacken wrote: »

i find that poat very smart is this site not for people to help each other ????? i hope this never happens to you

If you replaced the key when you lost your first one you would not be in this mess. It would only cost about 60-80 for one when they have a key to copy.

There is no magic cheap solution to a lost modern car key I'm afraid.

MrDerp

kenlacken wrote: »

i find that poat very smart is this site not for people to help each other ????? i hope this never happens to you

St Anthony has helped many people find lost items.

kenlacken

just a update on my car found a company in blanchardstown locktec the hole job done in my garden 140.00 euros there number is on the web site for anyboby who has the same problem www.locktec.ie

anthony4335

Currently trying to get a spare for my 95 at the moment , which is a pain. But if I loose the current one it may cost 750 to get sorted as you have to buy a new module along with keys. Why do people loose they spare keys or just hold onto them when they sell a car, you keep the log book safe why not the spare key?

ION08

kenlacken wrote: »

just a update on my car found a company in blanchardstown locktec the hole job done in my garden 140.00 euros there number is on the web site for anyboby who has the same problem www.locktec.ie

Locktec are the same crowd that did my audi key.

3 weeks later and they still haven't managed to program my remote central locking :rolleyes:

kenlacken

i have to stick up for them as they saved me so much money with my car and it also seems they saved you over 100 euros with you car im sure they will sort it out as they could not off been more helpful with me:):)