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I need to buy a replacement key fob for my car. Can I buy a replacement from a high street or do I need to go back to the manufacturer?
I’ve had the keys to my Honda Civic stolen in Switzerland, along with documents that included my name and address. I’ve spoken to my insurers and they say ‘they cannot give any advice’ on whether to change...
Some time ago you gave the name of a small firm in London that repairs/replaces car keys. Sorry, but I've lost the details - is it possible to let me have the details please?
On 20 August, I took delivery of a used Mazda MX-5 from a multi-franchised dealer in Wiltshire. Mazda is not one of Its franchises. I first saw the car two weeks ago and agreed to buy it. I left a £100...
This may by now be old news but just in case. In May 2007 I was down to one remaining key for my year 2000 Yaris Verso. You ran various articles about ways to obtain duplicates but none I could find at...
Where can I get replacement car keys at a reasonable price?
With reference to ‘Brass banned’ in last week’s column. Many thanks to GH and yourself for recommending Timpsons to replace lost keys. Honda would have charged £220 to replace mine, whilst Timpsons provided...
We have lost one of our two chipped car keys for my 2001 Toyota Avensis car. Do you know of a supplier who can provide a replacement key cheaper than the main dealers, who charged me a fortune last time?...
My wife managed to lose her car keys and despite having security tags on them, they have not been handed in. What is annoying is that I found out that the police do not forward any keys handed in with...
I have lost the keys to my son's S-reg Ford Fiesta. He is due to take his test in three weeks and I am dreading telling him. I am going to have to replace the driver's door lock and ignition barrel,...
 

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