Need replacement keys, but don't want to pay a fortune - can you help?

In the past you've given information about how to replace car keys without paying extortionate manufacturers rates. Can you repeat this?

Asked on 7 April 2015 by F.R.Brunch

Answered by Honest John
Try a branch of Timpsons in the High Street, side street
or in a Shopping Mall.

No joy there, links to keys and locksmiths in this directory:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/

The first two on the list apparently give very good, very
fast and very
cheap service.

Auto Key Specialists Ltd., 948A Gt. West Rd, Brentford
London Middx TW8 9ES T: 0203 490 6001 Email:
fobkeys@hotmail.co.uk also do a good job. Reader saved £56
on Dealer price for same key.
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