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The button on my car key (automatic central locking/unlocking) is wearing out and not working properly anymore. How do I get a replacement key?
I have lost the key to my 2005 Toyota Yaris and no spare is availble and the doors are locked with handbook etc inside. My Toyota dealer has quoted about £800 to put a completely new system on the car...
I've snapped my key in the ignition I'm wondering what a realistic price to get it fixed by a garage is and also would it be easy enough to do it myself? I'm a novice at cars.
Would you know where I can get a remote fob for this vehicle reprogrammed (apart from a main dealer)? Live in 'remote' mid Wales so mobile services may not be appropriate.
I bought a BMW from a Tyneside used car dealer with only one key. I spoke to the previous owner, who said there were two keys but the dealer says there was only one key. Does he have to provide two keys?...
Hi, I have just purchased a 2006 Honda Jazz from a friend. It has come with only one key and no "key number plate". Is it possible for me to get a spare key made? If so, where would you recommend?"...
why does the battery go flat if the key is left in the ignition even though the switch is in the off position?
The electronic key fob for Audi TT 2001 will not open or close the driver door but will lock and open the passenger door - any ideas? The lights flash but I have to lock and open the drivers door with...
Over the past couple of months both ignition keys for my Peuguet 308 (58) intermittently fail to lock & unlock the car. The dealerships says I need a £130+ diagnostics check to find out what the problem...
Keyfobrepair.co.uk (Crescent Radio Ltd, Palmers Green) offer a key fob repair service, refurbishing & replacing faulty switches, failing batteries, etc for £16.50. Have you heard reports on them from...
 

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