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the insaan · 03-11-06, 09:30 PM

a friend of mine has bought a VW passat on a 53 plate, but they only gave him one key, when he asked for a spare key they quoted him a stupid amount, so i am assuming this must have a transponder in it to deactivate the immobiliser,

my question is, where could i get a spare key made that isnt gonna cost an arm and a leg for him.

jbes · 04-11-06, 01:34 AM

Average price for these keys are £120. then a pin is needed to program it.

Dealer maybe the only option

delambo · 04-11-06, 02:36 AM

I can get you a spare key with remote plip for cheaper than you can get from dealer without plip. Also I can calculate pin and code to vehicle if you are local to Guildford / Horsham (or can easily get there). Other than that you could try looking for a local vehicle locksmith. Where are you based? perhaps I could recommend one?

the insaan · 04-11-06, 10:13 AM

@ delambo

I am based in Burnley, about 40 minutes drive north of manchester

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delambo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: infront of my pc Posts: 426 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Re: need a spare key for new car I can get you a spare key with remote plip for cheaper than you can get from dealer without plip. Also I can calculate pin and code to vehicle if you are local to Guildford / Horsham (or can easily get there). Other than that you could try looking for a local vehicle locksmith. Where are you based? perhaps I could recommend one? __________________ If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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the insaan The Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burnley Posts: 1,616 Thanks: 136 Thanked 101 Times in 64 Posts	Re: need a spare key for new car @ delambo I am based in Burnley, about 40 minutes drive north of manchester __________________