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Spare Key cost for VW

  • 09-02-2012 04:33PM
    #1
    darragh_haven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,433 ✭✭✭


    I called into a VW garage to get a spare key for my 05 golf and a spare key for my GF's 03 polo as we only have one of each
    I was quoted €80 plus VAT:eek: for the polo key, and was told the golf key would be €120 plus VAT:eek:.
    I have 2 issues.
    1. Am i being screwed by this price and is there a cheaper way of getting a spare key.
    2. why don't they just tell me the anount of my hard earned cash i have to hand over the counter besides giving me a price and saying with a smile, PLUS VAT:mad:. How would they react if i said i didnt want to bother with vat. I know they have to charge it, but just tell me the price!!! Rant over.


Comments

  • #2
    thekooman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭thekooman


    i know that a 02 golf key which has no remote locking is 100 euro at a keysmith... has to be encoded.
    if the golf key has remote locking i would say that isn't too bad


  • #3
    darragh_haven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,433 ✭✭✭darragh_haven


    The Golf has remote CL. the polo is open and locked using the key.


  • #4
    questionquick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭questionquick


    Sounds about right, spare keys dont come cheap.

    Very annoying about the "Plus Vat". A real kick in the nuts.

    It will probably be cheaper to get a spare key versus having to deal with what happens if you end up with no key at all?


  • #5
    alexlyons
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭alexlyons


    thats good compared to the €220 i was quoted for my 06 focus


  • #6
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    Thats a good price OP.

    speaking from a current golf owner and former Rover 75 owner! (the rover keys are at least 3-400 afair)


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  • #7
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    New Passat was nearly 700 quid for spare key..


  • #8
    alexlyons
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭alexlyons


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    New Passat was nearly 700 quid for spare key..

    now thats a joke


  • #9
    MickySticks
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭MickySticks


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    New Passat was nearly 700 quid for spare key..
    *faints*


  • #10
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,776 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Semi-related...

    The battery on my remote is going (06 Passat) and while I have a spare key at home, I might as well just change it.

    Can the battery for this be got anywhere that would sell say watch batteries?

    Is it just a straight swap - ie: the car isn't gonna get confused and lock me out if I do change it?


  • #11
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Pretty sure yes is the answer. Take out the old one and put the new one straight in. Should be fine.


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  • #12
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Kaiser2000 wrote: »
    Semi-related...

    The battery on my remote is going (06 Passat) and while I have a spare key at home, I might as well just change it.

    Can the battery for this be got anywhere that would sell say watch batteries?

    Is it just a straight swap - ie: the car isn't gonna get confused and lock me out if I do change it?

    Yes they are like a little tablet and you can get them in Dunnes. They have a little number on them so make sure you bring your old battery as there is different sizes..


  • #13
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    CR2302 I think .. you can get them in most Supermarkets.


  • #14
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    Thats a very cheap price for coded keys OP


  • #15
    misterdeeds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭misterdeeds


    thekooman wrote: »
    i know that a 02 golf key which has no remote locking is 100 euro at a keysmith... has to be encoded.
    if the golf key has remote locking i would say that isn't too bad

    Try Auto key on this no -01-4600900 they might be cheaper, hope this helps


  • #16
    misterdeeds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭misterdeeds


    darragh_haven wrote: »
    I called into a VW garage to get a spare key for my 05 golf and a spare key for my GF's 03 polo as we only have one of each
    I was quoted €80 plus VAT:eek: for the polo key, and was told the golf key would be €120 plus VAT:eek:.
    I have 2 issues.
    1. Am i being screwed by this price and is there a cheaper way of getting a spare key.
    2. why don't they just tell me the anount of my hard earned cash i have to hand over the counter besides giving me a price and saying with a smile, PLUS VAT:mad:. How would they react if i said i didnt want to bother with vat. I know they have to charge it, but just tell me the price!!! Rant over.

    01 4600900 AUTO key try these guys hope they can help


  • #17
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,380 ✭✭✭pred racer


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    New Passat was nearly 700 quid for spare key..

    Holy sh1t, are u kidding?

    Ive owned several cars that cost less than that!


  • #18
    darragh_haven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,433 ✭✭✭darragh_haven


    Max Power1 wrote: »
    Thats a good price OP.

    speaking from a current golf owner and former Rover 75 owner! (the rover keys are at least 3-400 afair)

    It looks like i was a bit niave thinking €120 +vat was expensive:(


  • #19
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,021 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    pred racer wrote: »
    Holy sh1t, are u kidding?

    Ive owned several cars that cost less than that!

    Now that was in 2007 so maybe its cheaper now...

    *dam stag party*...:mad:


  • #20
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,380 ✭✭✭pred racer


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Now that was in 2007 so maybe its cheaper now...

    *dam stag party*...:mad:

    :D
    Dont feel bad, i know a fella who was half way back from killarney on the train. When he pulled his keys out of his pocket and said "o sh1t lads....i drove down" :p:p:p:p


  • #21
    V Eight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭V Eight


    Spare Key replacement always expensive! There is a lot of security around the codes and the keys are cut in Germany - but the price plus VAT issue... yeah that's annoying :(


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  • #22
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    not a bad price op. i paid 40 just to get a blank cut a while ago in a locksmiths. its 80 to get it coded plus the price of the key


  • #23
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    alexlyons wrote: »
    now thats a joke

    I love hearing these storys, as it makes me run further and further from these over priced over rated vw bangers!


  • #24
    randy hickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭randy hickey


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    New Passat was nearly 700 quid for spare key..

    Methinks it might be time to invest in one of these;
    http://www.autoobd2.co.uk/info/the-lastest-version-software-v33-for-sbb-key-programmer-92.html

    BTW, I am currently in the process of sorting out a spare key for a Mark IV Golf- a blank cost me €7 from Ebay. Not sure yet what it's gonna cost me to get it cut and the transponder coded.


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