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Praise: http://www.carkeyhelp.co.uk/

Bongedone
Bongedone Posts: 2,457 Forumite
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My second hand Toyota Yaris only came with one key.

This website copied the key from a photograph and supplied it to me with an immoboliser chip and instructions to program.

Had key next day for a bargain of £18 a massive saving over a dealer or locksmith.

Thanks

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  • Morty_007
    Morty_007 Posts: 1,496 Forumite
    Bongedone wrote: »
    My second hand Toyota Yaris only came with one key.

    This website copied the key from a photograph and supplied it to me with an immoboliser chip and instructions to program.

    Had key next day for a bargain of £18 a massive saving over a dealer or locksmith.

    Thanks

    Wow, thats scary!! From a PHOTO!?! Was there any other proof that you actually owned the car??
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  • Bongedone
    Bongedone Posts: 2,457 Forumite
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    edited 12 March 2011 at 8:06PM
    Morty_007 wrote: »
    Wow, thats scary!! From a PHOTO!?! Was there any other proof that you actually owned the car??

    Unbelievable but yes from a photo. I actually sent the photo through and asked if it was good enough. No proof was needed. I would worry if I had a car without an immobiliser as it could be easy to take a photo of somebodies keys and copy them.

    Must only be a limited amount of key designs.

    On the otherside of the coin, I would not like them knowing the registration number etc. once they had the key design.

    The key can only open the doors until it is programmed to work with the immobiliser and you need the master key to do that.
  • Oopsadaisy
    Oopsadaisy Posts: 1,818 Forumite
    Bongedone wrote: »
    I would worry if I had a car without an immobiliser as it could be easy to take a photo of somebodies keys and copy them.

    Most cars since 1994 have immobilisers fitted.
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