Getting a replacement car key on the cheap

[kissenger]

I bought a used car recently (2010 RAV4), but it only has one key. I’d rather not pay dealership prices for a replacement spare. Is there a cheaper way to get one?

From what I can tell you can get a cut key online that you can programme at home, but would that be for both the remote locking and immobiliser, or would I need to get the immobiliser done at a garage?

 

[!bluetonic!]

You can go to Timpsons / Sainsbury's for a replacement key that works with your immobiliser. It may not have remote unlocking capabilities though without further cost.

They've been open through the pandemic as they're key workers..

 

[SkeeterUK]

lol "key" workers

 

[Mysterae_]

They've been open through the pandemic as they're key workers..

I really did chuckle! Thank you!

 

[phil675]

Try a locksmith, might not be too much if its not an emergency. When I lost my mondeo key he cut a new one after sticking some doodah in the lock and reprogrammed it in about 5 minutes.

 

[kissenger]

Try a locksmith, might not be too much if its not an emergency. When I lost my mondeo key he cut a new one after sticking some doodah in the lock and reprogrammed it in about 5 minutes.

How much did this set you back?

Hehe at "key worker"!

 

[vanpeebles]

They've been open through the pandemic as they're key workers..

This guy is good!!!

 

[phil675]

How much did this set you back?

Hehe at "key worker"!

That was £100 but he came to my house in the evening about 20 mins after phoning.

 

[Nasher]

lol "key" workers

Perfect loophole

"You said key workers were exempt"

 

[kissenger]

I only just got round to getting some quotes for this. Was quoted £210 from an indy mobile 'locksmith.' Seems high.

 

[dlockers]

I only just got round to getting some quotes for this. Was quoted £210 from an indy mobile 'locksmith.' Seems high.

The tools aren't cheap.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Timpsons, one that will do car key re programming