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Going to look at a car (Fiat) which comes with only one key. Obviously would need another, it doesn't need to be a remote button just a normal key.
If I can avoid using a dealer all the better.
Hear that places like Timpsons can do keys and programme them, or any other places, Ebay etc?
Thanks


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:03 am
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is there an immobiliser that needs the electronic key to disarm it?


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:08 am
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My local locksmith has kit that interrogates the key chip and car ecu to create clones, he did me a Renault key and remote fob with more functionality than the original for £140


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:13 am
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Actually it was 140 for the remote fob immobiliser key AND a dumb key Trailrat stylee for just opening the doors if your gonna get a soaking and don't want to risk the electronics


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:19 am
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Don't know much about the car yet looking at it later, it's an 08 plate.
Think it's the usual 3 button remote key tho.


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:25 am
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local locksmith

This. Dunno where you are in the world, but if anywhere close to Cowdenbeath there's a bloke there that does all manner of key & chip replacements for way less than £140.


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:37 am
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I couldn't resist asking.....
Main dealer wants £250 for the key and £54 to programme it 😀


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:39 am
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At least you know how much to knock off the price of the car now 🙂


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:40 am
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Yeah I did think that!!
Timpsons have said it would be £45 or £60 IF their system can do it...


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:54 am
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I'd pay the extra oner and get the remote functionality if Timpsons can manage it, personally


 
Posted : 15/05/2017 10:59 am