Has anyone ordered a replacement key fob from renault?

[gtruk]

I lost one of my keys, so need a new one as a spare. Ive seen it can cost in excess of 150 pounds to get a new key and programmed. Is there any cheaper alternatives? I've seen someone selling the key plip for £50, so this would require I only need to get it programmed....any ideas guys as I dont like running the risk of losing my remaining key.

Thanks!

 

[Ian_182]

What a bugger

 

[The Boosh!]

i lost one of my keys... so i just had one cut for 5 pounds (wont start the car).

If i ever lost my plipper one, i am going to take the cut key to renault and have one made/programmed when i need one.
just an idea?

 

[W17GLE]

renault quoted £160 for one

 

[gtruk]

Just wondering if its worth me buying the pip from someone on the cheap (genuine pip) rather than Renault and then asking them to program that as a cheaper alternative? Id rather two keys that both started the car to be honest for peace of mind.

 

[The Boosh!]

you can source plips and blades on ebay however when i did it i found them to be really scarse.

The plips can only be programmed onces aswell so it would need to be a brand new one. renault charge 50 quid for programming i think. it only takes half hour but they ask for the car all day

 

[Christopher]

A mate of mine had to.

From Renault too.

£170 odd... LOL

Key from France. Plip sender and then a half-hour's charge to tie it with your UCH.

 

[sean]

you can buy a coded fob only , no remote part , will start the car but not do central locking , handy for emergencies , only about 15 incvat from renault , does not have to be programmed to the car , but you will have buy a blade to go in it.
cheap and handy.
also dont buy a plip off ebay unless they will offer refund if it doesnt work for car , also you will have to pay the programmer twice if it doesnt work. false economy

anyone in the south london/surrey areas that need keys programmed for renaults drop me a pm as i can get it done for you , can supply some plips as well.

 

[MarkCup]

I had to shell out £385 when my car was stolen with the keys.

That got me 2 new keys, and a replacement UCH (whatever that is)...so £150 for one sounds about right.

 

[VIICarCare]

I lost my card fob two weeks ago. Would they b more expensive?

 

[Beef-Mc]

I lost my card fob two weeks ago. Would they b more expensive?

Knowing Renault I would say yes.

 

[fossie]

Im needing a key as well...........
Sean, how much to supply the blips for please, ive dropped you a pm anyways