New Key Fob - How Much???????

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I lost one of the keys/key fobs to my Golf a while back and thought it was about time I got a replacement in case I lost the only one left. The thieving bds in VW want £175 to replace it! I'm guessing it comes with a free supply of Vaseline at that price...

Anyway, if anyone knows where I can get one and get it programmed without having to sell the car first please let me know...

[7ommy]

Try vw forums like http://uk-mkivs.net/default.aspx you can buy a blank blade on ebay and a second hand fob and have them programmed via vag-com if you know the immobiliser. maybe try a locksmith too

[Dapster]

Ring around a few dealers. We lost our second key recently. The process was... take car plus passport/drivers licence, V5 and proof of address to Audi Finchley road, they varify details and order up the key. Return a few days later and they programme everything up and return the car, washed and vacced for £100 incl VAT all in. Sure, 100 notes isn't exactly Mr Mint but it's less of a Vaselineing than you've been quoted....

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Dapster said:

Ring around a few dealers. We lost our second key recently. The process was... take car plus passport/drivers licence, V5 and proof of address to Audi Finchley road, they varify details and order up the key. Return a few days later and they programme everything up and return the car, washed and vacced for £100 incl VAT all in. Sure, 100 notes isn't exactly Mr Mint but it's less of a Vaselineing than you've been quoted....

Good idea. I was under the impression it was a standard price but I'll give it a go. £100 isn't exactly cheap but I'd be "happy" with it

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7ommy said:

Try vw forums like http://uk-mkivs.net/default.aspx you can buy a blank blade on ebay and a second hand fob and have them programmed via vag-com if you know the immobiliser. maybe try a locksmith too

I'd look at locksmiths -as per tip from an AA guy -they've seen the vaselining car owners are getting from Stealers ( main dealers) and reckon that it's tome they got in on the act ,but charge a lot less .Might be worth a look on Briskoda .net --lot of clued up VW techs on there ,you might find where to get the bits cheap ,and someone local to you with VAG COM ,who;ll do the necessary for peanuts ( or a drink) .

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7ommy said:

Try vw forums like http://uk-mkivs.net/default.aspx you can buy a blank blade on ebay and a second hand fob and have them programmed via vag-com if you know the immobiliser. maybe try a locksmith too

I'd look at locksmiths -as per tip from an AA guy -they've seen the vaselining car owners are getting from Stealers ( main dealers) and reckon that it's tome they got in on the act ,but charge a lot less .Might be worth a look on Briskoda .net --lot of clued up VW techs on there ,you might find where to get the bits cheap ,and someone local to you with VAG COM ,who;ll do the necessary for peanuts ( or a drink) .

Many thanks for the tip