Need a new key

the_worrier · 17 Jun 2022 at 18:57

I have a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa with only one key. The fob is tatty but still remote locks/unlocks the car and starts the (very tiny 1.2L petrol) engine. I have no ‘red key’ such as is given with new Ford cars, etc.

What are the cheapest options for getting a new remote-capable key that will start the engine? I hope to keep the current key as a spare.

the_worrier · 18 Jun 2022 at 07:40

Do Timpson offer such a service now?

the_worrier · 19 Jun 2022 at 07:03

Timpsons took the insides of my remote ‘flip’ key and renewed the case (identical), battery and blade for £50.

I can get a non-remote 2nd key (opens car and starts engine) for another £75.

the_worrier · 19 Jun 2022 at 19:30

jpaul said:
seems very reasonable for a new transponder + programming + getting codes .... do you have to present the v5.

Unsure.