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I searched for the old thread, sorry. SO, very windy day. My usual routine of burying it prior to diving in ziplock bag in sand/bushes, etc. meant that after retrieving it I put it under my wiper blade to keep it from blowing away. Then drove off. Fortunately, my wife had the insurance so the replacement key will ONLY cost $45 Canadian (instead of the usual HUNDREDS). 12 years of this procedure and I finally got screwed. What else to do though? I don't think I can get a simple metal copy of my key, due to the Vin #, but will look around more. I HATE chip keys. Has car theft actually dropped since they came about? Remember the old days when you made 3-4 car key copies for $1.50 each--all which opened the door and STARTED the car. Now, I know there is some reason getting a new CHIP key costs a fortune. BUT, maybe there could be a unit you hide in the car that once you click it would allow a simple metal non-chip key to start the car. POSSIBLY something that could be done in 2017......it's not 1992.
In 2005 we got a used van with only one chip key. To get a 2nd key was $111 Canadian. I've heard it's hundreds now. And if you don't get a spare key cut and lose the other one, we were told to "re-key" the car costs $1,200. FOR A KEY. Wish I had that key cutting job. Is this all not insane? I'm sure someone will explain to me why it is not in 2017.
In 2005 we got a used van with only one chip key. To get a 2nd key was $111 Canadian. I've heard it's hundreds now. And if you don't get a spare key cut and lose the other one, we were told to "re-key" the car costs $1,200. FOR A KEY. Wish I had that key cutting job. Is this all not insane? I'm sure someone will explain to me why it is not in 2017.
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