Replacement key for my Golf

[Theoldfm]

Just bought a golf to use for a few months until I start a new job which comes with a company car.

The car I have bought only had one key as the owner couldn't find the spare, so, does anyone have any idea how much a replacement key is likely to cost from the main stealer as I am trying to weigh up whether to bother getting one or not.

Thanks

[Camaro]

Depends how old. Our work van needed a new radio key, which required all manner of VIN and V5 information, then the key cost something like £180 to be machined (which then makes it a non-refundable item) + the cost of getting it programmed with the car. Thats for an 05 Caddy van though.

[rallycross]

what year is it?
late models are something like £150 for a blank key with remote locking then £120 to code it or less if you find a mobile car locksmith.

But if its an old Golf pre 91 a key is about £4.50 from your local key/shoe repair shop!

[acf8181]

http://www.gcdsecurity.co.uk/car-locksmith_windsor... - much cheaper than dealer, but is just a generic key so not flip or logo or anything

[AHMTHSSN]

I paid around £150 for a Mk4 Golf key about 3-4years ago. That included coding it to the car.

[Theoldfm]

It's a 2008 golf...

[tbc]

be prepared to have your wallet raped to buggery

not just VW, that goes for all cars

[chr15b]

£200 from a dealer.. Had two golfs done under insurance as lost a key to both.

[Theoldfm]

AHMTHSSN said:

I paid around £150 for a Mk4 Golf key about 3-4years ago. That included coding it to the car.

Was that from the main dealer?

[Vulgar LS2]

Theoldfm said:

Just bought a golf to use for a few months until I start a new job which comes with a company car.

The car I have bought only had one key as the owner couldn't find the spare, so, does anyone have any idea how much a replacement key is likely to cost from the main stealer as I am trying to weigh up whether to bother getting one or not.

Thanks

Pop down to timpsons at tesco, they have a key reader he's done a couple for my vans, but can't do all keys.

[Theoldfm]

Just by way of an update / close out, I rang VW today and they wanted £209 for a replacement key fob etc

I then rang a different dealership and their parts man put me in touch with a local locksmith who would be "considerably cheaper"

So, I have now got a brand new key, identical to the original one, for 60% of what VW would have charged. Result!

....still cost £120 though...