advice on where to get extra keys made
 

Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
dealer?

I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program it.
Even the valet keys need to be programmed.

Is there a cheaper option available?

thanks.

jb

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

You probably won't find many locksmiths willing to invest the thousands of
dollars in equipment and technology needed for each manufacturer. Some of
the brands keys and programmings are the same, some are not. But there are
some locksmiths that will.
Actually the price you're quoting is one of the most reasonable I've heard.
But, that also depends on what year Honda you have, because there are
different kinds of programming to a Honda depending on the year
Howard.
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

You probably won't find many locksmiths willing to invest the thousands of
dollars in equipment and technology needed for each manufacturer. Some of
the brands keys and programmings are the same, some are not. But there are
some locksmiths that will.
Actually the price you're quoting is one of the most reasonable I've heard.
But, that also depends on what year Honda you have, because there are
different kinds of programming to a Honda depending on the year
Howard.
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

You probably won't find many locksmiths willing to invest the thousands of
dollars in equipment and technology needed for each manufacturer. Some of
the brands keys and programmings are the same, some are not. But there are
some locksmiths that will.
Actually the price you're quoting is one of the most reasonable I've heard.
But, that also depends on what year Honda you have, because there are
different kinds of programming to a Honda depending on the year
Howard.
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

You probably won't find many locksmiths willing to invest the thousands of
dollars in equipment and technology needed for each manufacturer. Some of
the brands keys and programmings are the same, some are not. But there are
some locksmiths that will.
Actually the price you're quoting is one of the most reasonable I've heard.
But, that also depends on what year Honda you have, because there are
different kinds of programming to a Honda depending on the year
Howard.
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

In article <35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com>,
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program it.

Find another dealer. Sheesh. That's just extortion.

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

In article <35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com>,
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program it.

Find another dealer. Sheesh. That's just extortion.

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

In article <35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com>,
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program it.

Find another dealer. Sheesh. That's just extortion.

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

In article <35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com>,
"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program it.

Find another dealer. Sheesh. That's just extortion.

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

When I got my 03 and needed an extra master key, I called around and found a
locksmith that said he could make the key for a dollar amount. ( dont
remember the exact quote)
I called a the dealer I bought the car from and another dealer closer to my
house. Got 2 different prices and the local dealer was the cheapest, even
lower than the locksmith.

Cars are becoming more and more of a dealer repair shop and parts supplier.

Dave-


"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

When I got my 03 and needed an extra master key, I called around and found a
locksmith that said he could make the key for a dollar amount. ( dont
remember the exact quote)
I called a the dealer I bought the car from and another dealer closer to my
house. Got 2 different prices and the local dealer was the cheapest, even
lower than the locksmith.

Cars are becoming more and more of a dealer repair shop and parts supplier.

Dave-


"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

When I got my 03 and needed an extra master key, I called around and found a
locksmith that said he could make the key for a dollar amount. ( dont
remember the exact quote)
I called a the dealer I bought the car from and another dealer closer to my
house. Got 2 different prices and the local dealer was the cheapest, even
lower than the locksmith.

Cars are becoming more and more of a dealer repair shop and parts supplier.

Dave-


"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

When I got my 03 and needed an extra master key, I called around and found a
locksmith that said he could make the key for a dollar amount. ( dont
remember the exact quote)
I called a the dealer I bought the car from and another dealer closer to my
house. Got 2 different prices and the local dealer was the cheapest, even
lower than the locksmith.

Cars are becoming more and more of a dealer repair shop and parts supplier.

Dave-


"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
> it. Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
it.
> Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>
>
The newer keys (like my 06 Accord) from Honda integrate various functions
like door locks on the key rather than a separate fob. Those keys are more
expensive. If yours is the case, then $52 plus programming is quite cheap.
We previously owned a Lexus RX 300 where the integrated key was $200.00 not
to include programming.

Re: advice on where to get extra keys made
 

"joeshmoe" <kayakjb5@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:35Sdncp5C_MpJgzYnZ2dnUVZ_ue3nZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get Honda keys made other than the
> dealer?
>
> I just found out that they charge $52.00 for the key plus $50 to program
it.
> Even the valet keys need to be programmed.
>
> Is there a cheaper option available?
>
> thanks.
>
> jb
>
>
The newer keys (like my 06 Accord) from Honda integrate various functions
like door locks on the key rather than a separate fob. Those keys are more
expensive. If yours is the case, then $52 plus programming is quite cheap.
We previously owned a Lexus RX 300 where the integrated key was $200.00 not
to include programming.