The cost of replacing a lost car key

You cant compare the cost of a genuine Honda key with a Chinese aftermarket key

Main dealers are scumbags.

Had the LCD screen fail on my instrument panel behind steering wheel.

Main dealer wanted 800 euro to replace the whole unit then new keys after that.

Ordered the LCD screen from amazon and replaced it myself in 15 minutes. 1 ribbon connection.

40 euro.

Funny that's exactly what Ford main dealer said to us about the LCD screen when we rang back to make them justify their price.

Told us we'd be back looking for a "genuine" Ford LCD screen within a year. Must be 2 years ago now.

OP is down 240 euro with main dealer. Initially you did say cost comparison.

What benefits does a better quality of key give?

Maybe you'll be glad you paid the extra if you accidentally hit the main dealer key with a sledge hammer 🤣

Yeah I cant see key quality being worth the 240 euro either but Im always open to hear something I may not have considered...

You’re pissed off because you didn’t shop around basically? When has a main dealer ever been comparable in cost to Indy places?

I suppose you have experience in the field? It's absolutely true and accurate

For around €20 I get Keycover with my insurance broker ?

You can't say that it's a rip off culture when one company has to pay for a massive show room, lots of staff (on extremely high pay compared to the rest of the world) and stand over everything they sell while having to charge you an extra 13.5% or 23% v's the other company drop shipping from a wharehouse in China with a warranty that's worthless and declares the package at a tiny fraction of the cost you paid.