Anybody ever use Keysdirect2010, seem to good to be true ?

Shiraz 4.99

I was looking for a spare key for my 2008 Mondeo, main dealers & Autokey were quoting nearly 200 quid.
As I've reprogrammed a key before for a Primera I decided to try the alternative routes.

This eBay company, Keysdirect2010, are quoting €58 for a non-OEM key delivered
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FORD-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-FOCUS-GALAXY-FIESTA-MONDEO-S-MAX-C-MAX-NON-OEM-REPLACEMENT-/280987396829?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416c276add

Also quoting €80 for a full OEM key
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FORD-REMOTE-FOCUS-GALAXY-FIESTA-MONDEO-S-MAX-C-MAX-GENUINE-REPLACEMENT-KEY-/251162085195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7a6d474b

Anyone have any dealings with this company, their feedback on eBay is very high for what that's worth.
Seems to good to be true, they're going to cut my key then come around in 3 months to steal my car, aren't they . . . . ?

Anan1

Looks fine to me.

sumo12

"Send your spare key and we duplicate"

Erm no thanks. So you have the key of my car and my address. Try explaining that one to the Guards when you wake up to an empty driveway....

elmer

You could just get someone else to buy it and have it delivered to them if you were concerned

Anan1

sumo12 wrote: »

"Send your spare key and we duplicate"

Erm no thanks. So you have the key of my car and my address. Try explaining that one to the Guards when you wake up to an empty driveway....

Honestly, I think you're being a bit paranoid. 99.4% positive on 41000+ feedback is a clear indicator of great customer satisfaction.

Shiraz 4.99

sumo12 wrote: »

"Send your spare key and we duplicate"

Erm no thanks. So you have the key of my car and my address. Try explaining that one to the Guards when you wake up to an empty driveway....

Where did you read that
You send them the code off your key or a photo of the laser cut blade.

sumo12

I read it in their ebay shop

HERE

For the key to work in your car, they need to copy the electronic transponder code from the chip in your key. A key code or a photo won't do, hence they need the physical key. I wouldn't send my key to anyone, that's all I'm saying!

biko

Chances are that if you contact them you just have one key left.
If you send them the only key you have, you can't drive.

I'd just go with a local shop OP, but that's me.

Anan1

sumo12 wrote: »

For the key to work in your car, they need to copy the electronic transponder code from the chip in your key. A key code or a photo won't do, hence they need the physical key. I wouldn't send my key to anyone, that's all I'm saying!

Out of interest, how would you go about getting a replacement key?

sumo12

You can (at your own risk) buy a blank key and get the metal blade cut to key code THEN go to a dealer or someone who has a current, licensed Ford computer to program the key. In my experience some of the blank keys on ebay etc, are just that i.e. dud, blank, useless and cannot be programmed to start your car.

OR

Go to main dealer or a key dealer with a licensed Ford computer to program a new key. Simples.

Anan1

sumo12 wrote: »

You can (at your own risk) buy a blank key and get the metal blade cut to key code THEN go to a dealer or someone who has a current, licensed Ford computer to program the key. In my experience some of the blank keys on ebay etc, are just that i.e. dud, blank, useless and cannot be programmed to start your car.

OR

Go to main dealer or a key dealer with a licensed Ford computer to program a new key. Simples.

Keysdirect looks cheaper and at least as safe to me.

Cogsy88

http://www.autokey.ie

sumo12

Anan1 wrote: »

Keysdirect looks cheaper and at least as safe to me.

But the key won't start the car or open the doors, what will you do then??

Shiraz 4.99

sumo12 wrote: »

You can (at your own risk) buy a blank key and get the metal blade cut to key code THEN go to a dealer or someone who has a current, licensed Ford computer to program the key. In my experience some of the blank keys on ebay etc, are just that i.e. dud, blank, useless and cannot be programmed to start your car.

OR

Go to main dealer or a key dealer with a licensed Ford computer to program a new key. Simples.

The more I've Googled this the more you appear correct.
You can reprogram the FOB for opening the locks but need a Ford computer to program the transponder for the immobilizer.

Anan1

sumo12 wrote: »

But the key won't start the car or open the doors, what will you do then??

As I understand it you buy the key cheap from Keysdirect and then have it coded locally?

Cogsy88

I got a key for a transit made for €65 last week. Cut and programmed. Do you live near dublin?

Shiraz 4.99

Cogsy88 wrote: »

I got a key for a transit made for €65 last week. Cut and programmed. Do you live near dublin?

I work in Naas, not too far away

Cogsy88

Does d mondeo have keyless central locking?

Shiraz 4.99

Cogsy88 wrote: »

Does d mondeo have keyless central locking?

Nope, a normal key with FOB attached.
See 2nd link in OP.

sumo12

Yes if you can get someone to do it. I love seeing people coming in to me asking me to program keys they've bought on ebay!!

Cogsy88

I got it done here.
http://www.goldenpages.ie/dublin-key-hardware-ltd-dublin-D5/

But you could try auto key cause der only down the road from Naas
http://www.autokey.ie

Shiraz 4.99

Cogsy88 wrote: »

I got it done here.
http://www.goldenpages.ie/dublin-key-hardware-ltd-dublin-D5/

But you could try auto key cause der only down the road from Naas
http://www.autokey.ie

I rang Autokey in the past & they quoted me €180 for a Primera.
I'd can't justify that type of gouging.

Cogsy88

Try my first link then.

Hootanany

i was quoted €180 as well for a BMW key will phone the first link in the morning cheers

Cogsy88

Hootanany wrote: »

i was quoted €180 as well for a BMW key will phone the first link in the morning cheers

I'm not sure if he does fob keys. I think d op was just looking for a regular key nd has a separate fob. Sure give it a try anyway.