Bought a used car - no spare key

Ali238

After I had agreed to buy a used car from a dealer and part-exchanged my car dealer tells me he doesn't have spare key. A key will cost £235 !! He expects me to pay. What can i do?

pinkshoes

Lots of used cars don't come with a spare! It's something you need to ask when buying.

£235 isn't too bad!

George_Michael

There is a good chance that the £235 is the retail cost for the key.
Why not have another word with the saleman if they will be able to get you a spare at the trade price. (This is providing that where you bought the car from is a dealership for the make concerned).

If the key is of the type that you can program yourself, you might be able to find a suitable one for sale on ebay that will only need cutting and programming.

earthstorm

It will also most likely be their price/main dealer price.

check a local key cutter and see what they would charge.

JReacher1

You'll be able to get one for between £80-120, phone some local locksmiths. As its the spare i wouldnt bother going for the remote features.

Also check your documents for the key code. If you've got that it makes the cost of getting a spare cheaper as it can be used for the coding.

techspec

My current car was the first to come with two keys.

Its quite normal to get one - you'll have to cough up unless the dealer can help.

arcon5

What can you do?
Tell them you don't need a spare key and will not be taking them up on their offer.

hieveryone

Is your insurance policy due anytime soon?

tom15387202

Ali238 wrote: »

After I had agreed to buy a used car from a dealer and part-exchanged my car dealer tells me he doesn't have spare key. A key will cost £235 !! He expects me to pay. What can i do?

Don't lose the primary key - it is possible not to lose keys.

Ali238

Genius thank you

tom15387202

Ali238 wrote: »

Genius thank you

No probs,

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