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Old 3rd February 2016, 17:38   #1
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Default Ignition keys where's best in nw?

Does anyone know where I can get an ignition key done in the north west at a reasonable price!

Also can I get a folding key rather than a normal type?

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Old 3rd February 2016, 17:45   #2
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Does anyone know where I can get an ignition key done in the north west at a reasonable price!

Also can I get a folding key rather than a normal type?

Cheers

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Have a look HERE

BTW I don't rate the folding type keys

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Old 3rd February 2016, 19:36   #3
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Thanks Brian much appreciated

Do you dislike folding keys in general or is there a problem with the rover ones?
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Old 3rd February 2016, 19:37   #4
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Old 3rd February 2016, 19:44   #5
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Folding keys no I don't like them much
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Old 3rd February 2016, 19:57   #6
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Early BMW Mini one if you want a folding key, absolutely nothing wrong with them to be honest if you buy a decent one, not original Rover but whatever really. When all's said and done it's just a bit of plastic like the Rover one with exactly same bits inside - just a different shape

I got mine cut at the bigger locksmiths in Aston In Makerfield by the way, he didn't bat an eyelid at the job and it's worked perfectly for about 2 years now. Any decent independent car key place should be able to do it though.
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Old 3rd February 2016, 20:29   #7
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Had the same problem. Bought a blank Valeo off e-bay (swapper-out the original transponder chip) and took it to a 'specialist' store a few miles away - had all the hi-tech gear but they couldn't even identify 'the right programme sir'!!!
Tried a small independent more locally (also did engraving etc.), no problem, left it with them for 15 minutes=£10. Had to take it back for a minor re-work (track either side was a little too shallow so the key was just a bit tight), did it right away, no hassle, no charge. He even told me that the blade was a bit harder than it should be and suggested I used the spare day-to-day so the ignition barrel didn't take the wear.
Chains like Timpsons will cut a key but they insist on providing the pattern blanks.
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Old 3rd February 2016, 20:59   #8
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http://www.boltonlock.co.uk

Can't go wrong with these guys if you want one cut.
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Old 3rd February 2016, 21:19   #9
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Getting one cut seems easy, but how do I get a transponder programmed?
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Old 3rd February 2016, 21:40   #10
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BigRuss is about an hour away in Liversedge. I called into him for a key on my way home after picking up my 260.
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