Getting keys copied... $80??

[Flowbee V6]

Did a search but came up empty

I was having something fixed at the dealership a few weeks ago and I asked how much it would cost to have the main key copied and he said around $80 because the key has a special security thing on it? Is this true or [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] ?

Do I have to go to the dealer to have one made? I have a 96 Firebird

[ August 26, 2003: Message edited by: Flowbee V6 ]</p>

[Dominic]

Yes its expensive, but not that expensive.

Usually the ign key is ~$25.

The door key you can have done anywhere for a buck.

[Red V6 Raider]

ya, i had mine duplicated. no where near that much. The chip in our key is like one of ten(or so) so they just have to match it up and then cut the key. Maybe he thought you wanted a key fob too? Those can be upwards of $80

[Flowbee V6]

Ok good. I'll go to another dealer and doublecheck [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[MustangEater8251]

getting a key copied cost me I think $27 total,

As for reoding your ignition lock cylinder, I had mine replace for like $360.

[David Blalock]

The keys are ridiculous for what it is. Paying $45 (what I payed) for a key with a resistor in it is crazy. I considered bypassing the VATS but thought it wouldn't exactly be a good selling point.

[Transbird3.4v6]

bout a year ago, my now ex-girlfriend broke my only ignition key, so I had to have a locksmith come make me a new one out of the two pieces ... 97 dollars...so naw thats not bad [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[StreetDemon3.8]

It only cost me 10 bucks at the local chevy dealership for a new ignition key, 80 bucks has to be the key fob thing

[speedy-v6-camaro]

Ebay has blanks with the resistors....just be sure which you need....they are fairly cheap I think. Any locksmith can cut the key for a few bucks.