I have recently bought a Merc ML32 but it only has one key. I have been quoted £150 for a new one, is there anywhere else I can get one cheaper?
2007-02-14 07:51:33 · 14 answers · asked by ? 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
i own a repair shop,and unfortunately that one can only be done at a dealer,a lock smith cant even get a blank key for that car ,and it has a chip in it also,and has to be set up at a dealer,when it comes to a Mercedes ,you,ll find your going to be making a few trips to the dealer for things,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-14 16:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In CALIFORNIA it is no longer possible to go to a hardware store to make a duplicate MBz or BMW key. First of all, if you have a key with an embedded custom progam, the blank keys take a special programming machine to make a duplicate. To reduce the frequency of theft, most dealers will require the customer to prove ownership of the vehicle to which the customer is seeking a new key. Once the ownership is established, the dealer can send a bona fide requisition to the central key cutting shop (I think located in Tennesee). Simple keys without memory cost about $35 and programmed keys cost over $100 each. It takes about a month to get a duplicate key nowadays.
2007-02-14 14:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Phillip S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually on newer vehicles, keys come with tiny chips imbedded in them. The only way to get a key made that will start your vehicle is to go to the dealership and buy it direct. The reason keys are expensive is due to that chip (dont complian, it prevents Joe Blow from getting a key to your car). Now, if you ever lock your key in your car, most car companies offer a "dummy Key" which is meant for that type of situation (named so because you locked your keys in your car), and those dont have the chips in them and will only unlock the door.
(i had just purchased a 2006 Acura TL and left all the keys on the passenger seat when i opened the door and accidentally locked them inside) The "dummy Key" was 18.00 and only unlocked the door so i could get into my car instead of paying the 125.00 for a replacement key that would start the car or a 75.00 rip off for a locksmith that will jeapordize your paint job, or lock .
2007-02-14 07:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by matt_archbold2002 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well I know that dentists can make dentures from molds the same as you are describing and they are successful at that, but I don't know how exact that is. I don't know if there is a code key cutters (it's a profession) adhere to like one of ethics or in connection with police departments to not provide keys to people who shouldn't have them. Certainly if you lost like a car key then the dealership can give you another from the molds they have, and same if you contact the maker of your home's doorknob and provide them the number then they have the mold that can give you a key. But to use playdough sounds like you wish to break into someone's apartment and that's sketchy. See when people wish to break in they use break-in tools or a credit card, depending.
2016-05-23 23:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, the 150 is for the encoded key ( well, you bought a good car and so expect to pay a bit more , please) a locksmith can cut you a standard key for less but if you should lose the encoded key you have, you could be looking to change all the locks (1500+) so you should have insisted on all the keys when you bought the vehicle(some previous owners wish to retain the key and the key ring for sentimental reason)
2007-02-14 08:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by fred10002003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you have to go to the dealer and provide proof of ownership... they request the key from Mercedes and it is then shipped to the dealer for you to pick up.
Older cars you CAN have them cut at locksmiths... but you will get inferior metals that will flake and chip off inside the ignition and cause your tumblers to jam over time... now THAT'S an expensive replacement.
2007-02-15 05:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by Damon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have the Infrared key? You can't "cut" one of those cuz there's nothing to cut (well, nothing to cut that will start the car). You have to order them from the factory (through the dealer). They'll ask for proof of ownership and it'll take a couple days at least.
2007-02-15 07:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The key has a chip in it that enables the ignition so a plain key just won’t work.
2007-02-14 07:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no it requires a special chip inside the key
2007-02-15 05:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Independant Merc dealer - look on the web.
2007-02-14 07:54:40 · answer #10 · answered by Sam B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋