Spare BMW key

[shiznit]

I have just bought a V (2000) plate 323CI, and there is only one key for the car. What do you think I should do about this, I asked the dealer who I am buying it from about any second keys epecially the grey key that you normally get which I am sure is needed for something or other.

I am rubbish when it comes to cars so any advice is greatly received, I have had it HPI'd and checked by a mechanic and all is good but Im sure it will cost me a fortune to get a second key done, seeing as it controls the alarm, central locking and imoboliser.

[red6466]

hi, get in touch with your BMW dealer they will arrange another key, take the key you have with you and show them, they can get an idea which one you will need. ok?

[shiznit]

Thank you very much, thought I would have to do that, was just worried about the other spare key being out there somewhere, but it's tough the cars on the drive now lol

[teash]

Your not wrong about it costing a fortune for a second key, guess like most modern cars they`re laser cut but the real expense in in the transponder and having it programmed to suit your car. If the deals not already been done i`d state clearly that you`ll only go ahead if they supply a second key at no extra cost to you.

[shiznit]

Hmmmn that ship has already sailed Im afraid, but not to worry, it will have to come out of the money I got them to knock off the price, but thanks for your advice, much appreciated

[jbeputnam]

I know this was posted over a month ago, but it might help you out anyway (I work for a BMW dealer).

A replacement remote master key will cost you about �100, and it is laser cut and shipped from Germany to order. It doesn't take very long for it to be coded to your car, so labour cost shold be minimal. You can also get a small plastic key and a porter's key, which are cheaper than remote keys, if you'd just like a spare in case you ever lock yourself out.

It's highly unlikely that the missing key will ever appear again, to be used to open and steal your car. However, if it worries you, your local BMW dealer can easily bar any missing keys. So, if someone ever tried to use the cancelled key, they can get into the car, but only manually by the lock, and will set off the alrm in the process. They also won't be able to start the car as the cancelled key can no longer disable the immobiliser.

[shiznit]

Thanks jbeputnam for your answer, you were bang on abouth the cost. That is really good advice about blocking the lost key as well, I am certainly going to go to my BMW dealer and get that done.

Thank you for the great advice