10-05-2017, 04:42 AM | #1 |
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Does anyone know what BMW charge for a key? I have a 2012 F31 330d. I'm sure this has been asked before but after a quick Google, I couldn't find anything specific.
My car only came with 1 key when I purchased it. I've no fear that the previous owner retained a key to steal the car and if they did, it's been a year, what are they waiting for? It would be helpful for me to know if they charge a standard price in the event that I might need to use it as evidence to negotiate the price. Apparently, BMW are one of the cheapest (compared to other manufacturers) for proving replacement keys so hopefully, something under £200 is realistic. Cheers.
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£233.05. No discounts available on keys.
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I have a spare brand new key if you need it - but will still need a blade cut and the programming
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Thanks for the offer. Is your key genuine BMW and does it consist of just the casing or is there some sort of chip inside it? Someone is aiming to view my car this weekend so if all goes well, they might (as currently indicated) want a 2nd key as part of the deal.
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its the one with 3 buttons. Same as this http://www.ebay.com/itm/bmw-oem-3-bu...item5682912b88 |
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I’d just say you lost a key and they can get a new one if they want it. If it’s a deal breaker, offer £50 off. It’s a second hand car not a new one. It won’t be perfect v |
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Anyhow I offered and the OP has that option if he requires. |
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The dealers do not exactly have a monopoly over keys due to trading laws. My local independent can do it for 180. If you have the software and knowledge you could do it for a lot less. Some security and car alarm firms can beat the 180 quote though.
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If I can get a key case, however, the cost of blade cutting/coding should be less than £233 if that makes sense which would benefit me because they have less movement (on the topic of spare keys) to negotiate on price.
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This is no different to putting new tyres on a car or repaying dents. Sure it may make a car more attractive to buyers having things perfect but my experience is if you point out the flaws in the ad, and when they turn up, they have no negotiation leverage. It’s up to you. |
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If I go to look at a car with one key how do I know the other is not in the hands of a potential thief? Also,it puts the owner in a rather careless light,so I ask what other careless moments has he had with the car. WBAC and the rest always ask about the presence of two keys so it is obviously important to them. In any case if you can negotiiate a private sale you should be a lot better off than a trade sale,so £200 or so seems a small price to pay. |
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