New Key Fob

[afhussain]

Hi again,

I am finding this forum really helpful, there is plenty of reading material on here.  One thing I could not find when searching was the cheapest way to get a replacement/second key.  Our car came with only one key.

I contacted BMW who want £160 for a new one.  I just wanted to know if there is a cheaper option.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[celica]

Sounds about right for the going rate

Would have assumed more to be honest

Does that include the key fob and new key?

[Horizon]

[quote="afhussain"]
Hi again,

I am finding this forum really helpful, there is plenty of reading material on here.  One thing I could not find when searching was the cheapest way to get a replacement/second key.  Our car came with only one key.

I contacted BMW who want £160 for a new one.  I just wanted to know if there is a cheaper option.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
[/quote]

Try a different dealer , they all seem to charge different rates for replacement keys, they come programmed to your car .

[X5Sport]

And don't forget to ask Cotswold BMW who are members on here and offer discounts to members.....as they did on the 'Land' site.

[Graeme]

I had to buy one two years ago.  Cost £169.78 from the local BMW dealer - had to be ordered from BMW and came already programmed to the car.  I don't know of any independent suppliers!

[afhussain]

Thanks for the advice guys.  I think I will have to bite the bullet and order one from the dealer.  Just need to wait for the V5 to come through.

[Graeme]

Just to say that the car came with two "keys" that push into the "keyhole" beside the start/stop button.  There is also a wallet key that is a slim black "proper key" which will open the door and fits into a holder in the glove box which can then be used to start the car.  Can I suggest another check with the previous owner about the missing keys before contacting the dealer to let them what you have and what you need!

[afhussain]

I only have one remote key, I dont have the plastic key either.

I will check again with the previous owner

[rangechange]

when I bought mine I was given 3 keys,a black plastic one and 2 normal keys,i didn't buy it from a BMW dealer so I think I got lucky