Fingers 0 Posted May 8, 2016 Guys, Complete numpty that I am, appear to have lost the one and only key for our VW Passat :0( Need to phone the stealership tomorrow, but I suspect the issue will be that I need to take the car to them, and of course cannot do that without a key, or will need to get it recovered (=£££) The key is one of those ones you put into the dashboard to start the car, car is a 2011 plate. Anybody used an auto locksmith in the Glasgow area? Is it possible to do this without VW? Any info appreciate, thought if anybody knew it would be you lot :0) David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted May 8, 2016 Plenty of mobile locksmiths these days that could possibly help. I'd ring them first b4 considering the stealers Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted May 8, 2016 When I needed a new key for our BMW I had to take a the V5 and my passport to the dealer. A new key programmed to the car arrived in a couple of days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingers 0 Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks guys, Still haven't found the key! Search and searched for hours. The bugger is we will find it after forking out loads of cash. Made a bit of progress today however. Phoned dealership, they wanted £200 for the key, it would take up to 2 weeks to come, then they would need to program it for another £50, and we would have to get the car to the dealership - i.e. arrange a flatbed truck to uplift.. so maybe another £100? However phoned around a few places, have found a company in town that will come out tomorrow in a van, do it all for £180. Will let you know how I get on. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted May 9, 2016 The progress sounds good. Good luck Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted May 9, 2016 Good old VW. It's like they don't even want the business sometimes. Good luck with the company you have lined up - hope they do the job :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 10, 2016 Do you not have key cover on your insurance? Worth a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingers 0 Posted May 10, 2016 Unfortunately not :0( Did check bank, house, car, and AA cover! Waiting on guy coming out now. Hopefully sorted soon.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingers 0 Posted May 10, 2016 All done in less than half an hour! £180 (+Vat) Car key centre, based in Glasgow did it. http://www.carkeycentre.co.uk/ Another company quoted me £320, so pays to shop about.... The key from VW apparently costs £113 + Vat. So the dealership were making an extra £50, and then charging you another £50 to program it. Extortion really! Cheers guys, David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted September 14, 2021 37 minutes ago, SteveHenrick said: Thanks. Spam reported Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted September 14, 2021 Tidied that up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
