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Antonym · #1 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 11:50 am

It is a Honda and the key uses remote locking .

isitdejavu4u2 · #2 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 11:52 am

Go through the Honda Corporation. Dealerships are con artists out to take as much money as they can from you.

Bmp1ksh · #3 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 11:54 am

yes, it doesnt cost that much to get the lock changed,,,,

mr_think_e_knowsall · #4 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 11:58 am

Yes - you could try a local reputable locksmith. They can sometimes provide all sorts of remotes and car-keys much cheaper than the dealer. I got my Ford Mondeo mondeo keys from them at less than 50% the price of Ford. Give it a go.

bty937915 · #5 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:04 pm

Fraid not mine just cost me £60, Its a big con

over drugged · #6 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:06 pm

Hot wire it

delta9 · #7 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:10 pm

It depends some cars keys are coded in which case you can only get it from the dealer.If it isn't the coded key you could try some locksmiths but even they can't do all keys.

Tuppence · #8 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:14 pm

Not sure about there, but here in Mexico it's cheaper to get the locks changed.£170 for a key seems exorbitant to me.

tonymichaels · #9 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:18 pm

I had to pay £60 to have my spare key "coded" at local Vauxhall dealership. As this is a simple affair and I had the key, I can only think its a con and should be stopped.Complain strongly to Honda. Tell them its a scam and way too expensive (even if you have to get a new key cut plus coding) and that it will influence what you tell people about Honda and your future car choices.Good luck, stand up for your rights.

Ebenezer · #10 (**permalink**) 12 Sep 2007, 12:26 pm

It is a rip off, but you might have to end up paying it. Modern keys have electronic transponders, some with rolling codes (with change every time you use it, so thieves cannot "grab" it using electronic devices). These have to be programmed to coordinate with the locks on your car. The systems can be so advanced that a locksmith may not be able to help you.

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