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Post by peppib on Jan 18, 2023 6:11:07 GMT
As well as Mo, for years I have run a Mercedes 190E It failed its MOT in a big way in November so passed into scrapyard. 190’s are now so expensive I couldn’t afford another so a C class estate was purchased and delivered here on Christmas Eve. I hadn’t seen it physically before hand. My Son viewed it for me near where he lives in Surrey and thought it would be good to get my mobility scooter in and out. It has dreaded electronics which I don’t know Sunday I couldn’t access the car - the electronic key had failed. Chap came out yesterday and in 20 minutes had programmed a new key so the car was active again. A mere £350 for his work. Last time I bought a key for Mo it cost me under a fiver!
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 18, 2023 17:57:34 GMT
Ouch. I had a similar experience some years ago with a work van. Fortunately the insurance paid for the van to be picked up, lugged off to the main dealers, re-coded, new keys and brought back. I dread to think what it would actually have cost.
Chris.
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 19, 2023 0:24:59 GMT
Sorry to hear that Dave. It is a good idea to insist on two "smart" keys when buying second hand. I believe at one time a new Renault key was around £850. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. It is now easier for thieves with an electronic box of tricks to steal new cars without a key. Back to crook locks again?
I wish I knew a way of making £350 for 20 minutes work!
David
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