Replacing a '96 VW Glof key

oxygen_old · 2009-01-05 11:20:17

Hey. I cant find my car keys. Its a 1996 VW golf estate. Is there a way to replace them that wont cost the earth. Its a '96 vw Golf. No immobilizer, stearing lock (currently not engaged). The guy from the AA said something about calling VW with the engine chasis number. Has anyone done this before?

05-01-2009 12:20PM

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oxygen_old

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Hey. I cant find my car keys. Its a 1996 VW golf estate.

Is there a way to replace them that wont cost the earth. Its a '96 vw Golf. No immobilizer, stearing lock (currently not engaged).

The guy from the AA said something about calling VW with the engine chasis number. Has anyone done this before?

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#2 05-01-2009 01:48PM

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A VW dealer should be able to get you a key number from the chassis number. They may require proof of ownership. Once you have the key number a locksmith like www.crothers.ie should be able to cut the key for you.

EDIT : Chassis number is 17 digits long and look something like this : WVWZZZ1HZRW123456

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#3 05-01-2009 10:38PM

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thanks for the reply crosstownk. Ill get that chasis number tomorrow. I havent got a tourch, and its a bit dark now.

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#4 05-01-2009 10:44PM

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chassis number will also be on the registration documentation.

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