Code in Key

Options

gatita Posts: 1,283 Forumite

22 August 2006 at 2:04PM in Motoring

I have an old banger Vauxhall Astra Merit M reg. I bout ght it second hand with 2 keys. Today it was being collected for the MOT test. On the way there a warning light came on and the engine cut out!
The mechanic said that the key should have a chip in it

well I haven't a clue whether it should or not.......... its a very basic model, no central locking. Does anyone know if this is true or not please?
Also if anyone has any BRILLIANT ideas as to what is the matter with my car, I would be so grateful.

When man sacrifices the Love of POWER for the Power of Love, there will be peace on earth.

This discussion has been closed.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

MSE News

Tesco shopper? You've got four weeks to spend £17 million of expiring Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check when your vouchers are due to expire as there's just four weeks left to spend or extend nearly £17 million-worth before they run out on Friday 31 May.
Tesco shopper? Check if you can earn up to £50 in bonus Clubcard points with its limited new offer
If you have a Tesco Clubcard, you may soon be able to earn up to £50 in bonus points, as the supermarket is trialling a limited new promotion called 'Clubcard Challenges' for some shoppers.
Standing charges, broken smart meters and more – Energy Secretary responds after Martin Lewis raised critical issues
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has responded to calls from MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis to address high standing charges, fix broken smart meters and tackle the lack of competition in energy switching.
Royal Mail waives £5 penalties for some amid crackdown on fake stamps – here's what to watch out for
Royal Mail is temporarily waiving its £5 penalty fee for anyone who receives a letter with a fake stamp on it while it takes fresh action against counterfeits. It's also developing a new tool that will help people to check whether a stamp they've bought is legitimate before using it.
The downshift challenge: Can Home Bargains beat both Tesco AND Aldi?
I love a good coupon, but what's a girl to do when there aren't any suitable for your shop? Downshift your shop, that's what!
Nationwide urged to "give members a say" over proposed Virgin Money takeover as thousands sign petition calling for a vote
Over 4,700 people have signed a petition calling on Nationwide – a building society owned by its customers, who are known as members – to let them vote on its decision to buy rival lender Virgin Money.
The downshift challenge: Can Home Bargains beat both Tesco AND Aldi?
I love a good coupon, but what's a girl to do when there aren't any coupons suitable for your shop, or you can't find the specific item for cashback because it's sold out? Downshift your shop, that's what! Read on to find out why I no longer shop at Aldi, and it's not just because they don't accept coupons.
The downshift challege: Can Home Bargains beat both Tesco AND Aldi?
I love a good coupon, but what's a girl to do when there aren't any coupons suitable for your shop, or you can't find the specific item for cashback because it's sold out? Downshift your shop, that's what! Read on to find out why I no longer shop at Aldi, and it's not just because they don't accept coupons.
Boosting your state pension should now be quicker and easier for some as new limited online tool launches – here's how it works
A new online service designed to simplify how you check and pay for voluntary national insurance contributions is now available. It should make the state pension boosting process quicker and easier for most people.

View All

Code in Key

Categories

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free