How to get replacement car keys.
Cheapest way to replace car key.
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Here are five ways you can get replacement car keys quickly and without it costing a fortune.
In addition to the cost there are waiting times for ordering cutting and coding the key which could mean up to a full day off the road.
Ever lose a car key or have one go bad after a few years.
When to get a replacement key.
Choice shadow shopped for replacement keys for 11 popular models at car dealerships in nsw and sa and found the cost of a single replacement key ranges from 267 to 740.
The cost of a single replacement key ranges from 267 to 740 depending on the make and model of your car and the key s design.
Losing a key is frustrating.
Car keys are more sophisticated and replacing one is no longer a quick cheap trip to the hardware store.
The cheapest option would be to use a high street key cutting company who offer a car key service as some others do as well.
A laser cut mechanical backup key sent from hyundai set us back 72 47 the car sat at the dealer for two days waiting putting the total cost at 272 42 if we had ordered the key fob through.
You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one worried about the cost with some keys and fobs costing 300 or more.
Buying online is the cheapest way to replace your keys but it can take a few days to ship the new key to you and you will need to cut it and program it yourself if you re in hurry and need your keys straight away skip to step two.
If your car key is lost or stolen you may be able to claim for the cost of a replacement on your car insurance policy.
Some insurers offer key cover as standard on their car insurance policies.
Cheapest this is usually the least expensive as an auto locksmith will have all the equipment to replace all types of keys and for most vehicle manufacturers models as well.
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Whatever the reason the key is essential to proper car use so every car requires at least one working key.
With other insurers you ll only get cover for lost and stolen keys with an upgraded policy or as an add on.