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Lost car key, dont have spare

  • 19-08-2013 11:01am
    #1
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭


    Ok so I lost my car keys & dont have a spare (never got one cut) can a auto locksmith manufacture a new key or do I need to go to a main dealer to get one?


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  • #2
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    Ok so I lost my car keys & dont have a spare (never got one cut) can a auto locksmith manufacture a new key or do I need to go to a main dealer to get one?

    You need to go to a main dealer with your vlc and a form of id and request the key code.

    Then go to an auto locksmith with the code and get the key cut.


  • #3
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    BX 19 wrote: »
    You need to go to a main dealer with your vlc and a form of id and request the key code.

    Then go to an auto locksmith with the code and get the key cut.

    Depends on the make tbh. Vag keys come cut.


  • #4
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    BX 19 wrote: »
    You need to go to a main dealer with your vlc and a form of id and request the key code.

    Then go to an auto locksmith with the code and get the key cut.

    Thanks for that. Forgive my ignorance but whats the Vlc?


  • #5
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    Thanks for that. Forgive my ignorance but whats the Vlc?

    The new name for the log book. :)


  • #6
    Motorcheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭Motorcheck


    Call Jason at www.autokey.ie. You'll have a key coded on the spot.
    AutoKey House,
    Fox and Geese,
    Naas Road, Dublin,
    Ireland

    Tel : 01 4600 900


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  • #7
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    Based in limerick. Got a quote today of 340e for call out and coded key. Anyone know if that good bad or indifferent


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    What car is it, are you locked out?


  • #9
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    What car is it, are you locked out?

    It's 2003 Audi A3. Key is gone and for life of me can't find it. Car is in the drive at home not locked


  • #10
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,371 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    Based in limerick. Got a quote today of 340e for call out and coded key. Anyone know if that good bad or indifferent
    :eek: That *sounds* expensive.
    Anyone know how much its costs to get a spare if you already have one - I might get one and store it in a safe deposit box.


  • #11
    insignia33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 107 ✭✭insignia33


    Phoebas wrote: »
    Anyone know how much its costs to get a spare if you already have one - I might get one and store it in a safe deposit box.

    Wouldnt mind seeing the answer to this myself.


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  • #12
    BMJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭BMJD


    Depends on the car.

    A new key for a lexus is200 cost me €217 last year. The key was €177 and another €40 to code it.


  • #13
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,903 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    200 for a renault card and 80 extra if you order a second at the same time.

    The call out I'd probably adding to the cost


  • #14
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    Yea the call out def adding to the cost :( the other half and I tearing the house apart at the moment looking for it


  • #15
    Cerco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭Cerco


    If you normally lock the car I would start by searching the car first and second. Good luck with your search.


  • #16
    HigginsJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,317 ✭✭✭HigginsJ


    So found they keys thank god (they fell into guinea pig cage :confused:) going to get spare set cut at the weekend as the replacement cost is crazy


  • #17
    Layinghen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    For your spare set could I suggest lock doctor.ie ( I see they have a rep in Limerick). I have used them in Kerry and have found them fantastic, they can even call to you or your place of work if you don't have the time to go to them.


  • #18
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,903 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    HigginsJ wrote: »
    So found they keys thank god (they fell into guinea pig cage :confused:) going to get spare set cut at the weekend as the replacement cost is crazy

    They may be coded with a built in imboliser , ensure it starts the car before you rely on it as a back up


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