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Replacing Keys Costs Too Much! I've been Fobbed!

25 messages,  Last post on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:09 PM

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#16 of 25 Re: Volvo personal car communicator PCC [bkvolvo] by fezo

Feb 24, 2011 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: bkvolvo (Feb 24, 2011 7:13 pm)
Having posted how Honda has made the key fobs pretty much idiot proof so that you couldn't possibly lock yourself out of one I have this to report - my daughter locked herself out of the Accord she was driving today. I had to go 22 miles each way to rescue her. Her AA card was locked in the car, too....

#17 of 25 Re: Volvo personal car communicator PCC [fezo] by bkvolvo

Feb 24, 2011 (9:38 pm)

Replying to: fezo (Feb 24, 2011 8:12 pm)
How did she lock herself out of the car? Did she leave the fob in the car? was it running? Thats not good... did you mean AAA card? I think Charlie Sheen leaves his AA card at home all the time..Thanks for sharing

#20 of 25 Re: Replacing Keys Costs Too Much! I've been Fobbed! [cccompson] by normkol

Feb 25, 2011 (10:41 am)

Replying to: cccompson (Feb 19, 2011 8:34 pm)
If you mean the plastic case, you can get a shell of that key at many locksmiths. You just have the key cut, then they transfer the electronics of the bad key to the new one.
 
No programming, and far cheaper than a full key.
 
Also, for the others here, cloning of many keys is possible. Check with a locksmith before dropping big bucks for new, programmed keys.

#21 of 25 Re: Volvo personal car communicator PCC [bkvolvo] by fezo

Feb 25, 2011 (4:42 pm)

Replying to: bkvolvo (Feb 24, 2011 9:38 pm)
Yes, taht would be AAA.
 
She had her key in her purse and slammed the door shut. She was mad about something that had happened and in the moment forgot her keys were in there.

#23 of 25 Re: Cheaper FOB Replacements [belaircarguy] by shaisami

Mar 10, 2013 (8:55 pm)

Replying to: belaircarguy (Feb 20, 2011 5:37 am)
I did a quick research and There Is Only 3 Companies that will cut the key for you only for $40 Bucks
 
Locksmith San Jose - link title
 
Locksmith Tracy - link title
 
San Jose Locksmiths - link title

#24 of 25 Re: Replacing Keys Costs Too Much! I've been Fobbed! [steve_] by andre1969

Mar 11, 2013 (6:11 am)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Feb 15, 2011 11:15 am)
Next time you buy a new car, you may want to make a 3rd key part of the deal and stash it somewhere.
 
Funny you'd mention that, because that's exactly what I did when I bought my 2012 Ram. I wasn't getting to where i wanted to be on price, although to be fair, it was my fault as I didn't read the fine print. I just saw an internet price of $17,499, but didn't read the part where it said "plus freight" and "not all customers will qualify for all rebates". And, I didn't realize that the state of Maryland taxes rebates.
 
So, I was about ready to walk, but my uncle, who was with me, pulled me aside and essentially said don't be stupid, you're still getting a good deal. And he suggested I try to get a few things thrown in rather than negotiate on price. So I asked them if they'd throw in a third key, and a sliding rear window. I think they said the key/fob was normally something like $250, forget how much the sliding window would have been.
 
Going on six months now, and neither me nor my uncle has lost any of those fobs. At least, not yet! Give me time though...I lost my house keys this morning. Thankfully, found 'em after about 20 minutes.

#25 of 25 Re: Replacing Keys Costs Too Much! I've been Fobbed! [andre1969] by hpmctorque

Mar 12, 2013 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Mar 11, 2013 6:11 am)
I'd say you misplaced your house keys if you found them within 20 minutes.

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