A newly posted thread reminded me of a hint I've been meaning to post.
Many new cars come with a "chipped" key. One that talks with the vehicle's computer. Replacements are expensive and, in many cases, the use of a key without the chip will cause expensive problems. Further, I've been advised that some vehicles should not even have the door opened with a key that does not have the chip. A computer failure is expensive to repair and replacement keys can cost up to $60 in my part of the country.
Some vehicles require two chipped keys to be used when programming a replacement.
Therefore, when you have reached an agreement with the dealership and you have the pen poised over the contract, pause, and tell the salesman that you also want 5 spare keys. The salesman may agree and reach for the contract to amend it.
Explain to him/her that you will buy the car according to the terms of the contract as proposed, and that you expect the dealership to provide the keys at their expense otherwise the deal is off. I suspect you will get the keys.
Some locksmiths may have the programmer and sell replacement keys at less cost. You are not going to be able to get a replacement key at Lowes, Walmart or your local Ace until the cost of the programmers come down and the demand it there. So, where possible, get the dealership to provide the spare keys you will no doubt need in the future.
Many new cars come with a "chipped" key. One that talks with the vehicle's computer. Replacements are expensive and, in many cases, the use of a key without the chip will cause expensive problems. Further, I've been advised that some vehicles should not even have the door opened with a key that does not have the chip. A computer failure is expensive to repair and replacement keys can cost up to $60 in my part of the country.
Some vehicles require two chipped keys to be used when programming a replacement.
Therefore, when you have reached an agreement with the dealership and you have the pen poised over the contract, pause, and tell the salesman that you also want 5 spare keys. The salesman may agree and reach for the contract to amend it.
Explain to him/her that you will buy the car according to the terms of the contract as proposed, and that you expect the dealership to provide the keys at their expense otherwise the deal is off. I suspect you will get the keys.
Some locksmiths may have the programmer and sell replacement keys at less cost. You are not going to be able to get a replacement key at Lowes, Walmart or your local Ace until the cost of the programmers come down and the demand it there. So, where possible, get the dealership to provide the spare keys you will no doubt need in the future.
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