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Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:17 pm
by Les
Guys as you know I'm planning to buy a S4 very soon however tonight it's come to light the guy only has one key for the car :bash:
I'm not happy about this as i think the key will be expensive and I don't see why i should cover this!
Does anyone know how much a replacement will be please? 2010 B8 S4 (just in case).
My guess is anywhere from £150 - £300!!!!!!

Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:50 pm
by The_Coat
Well for an RS4 the key is £157+vat and £80 to program.

Hope this helps

Re: Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:08 pm
by Les
Thanks and ouch! Would I be right that with the new style keys they may cost even more to replace?
I remember my RS4 key and you insert it, turn it like a normal key then push the start button whilst the new ones you push in and then push again to start. Hands up anyone who thinks :audibash: made the new ones cheaper than the old ones.

Re: Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:14 pm
by Batfinnk
I think I would be a bit concerned about a 2010 car with only 1 key. Have you done a check to make sure it isn't dodgy?

Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:26 pm
by The_Coat
That's it Les, that's the RS4 key, how do I know these prices I here you ask....well I was on the phone to them only yesterday as lost my key Saturday while out on the source. Lucky I have a spare and also key cover on the insurance so won't cost anything to replace.

Reckon the 2010 key will cost more but I would get the seller to sort it out.

Re: Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:39 pm
by Les
The coat aye thought so, not something you forget a RS4, reckon I remember every little detail on that car, what a car. That will teach you to go out on the p*ss :drink:
That said not that long ago I lost my Subaru keys for the same reason however I had simply left them lying on the bar whilst raking in my pocket for cash :beerchug: they kept them there till I came looking for them the next morning.
batfinnk you're not wrong but I've done a full hpi on it with all the required information and she comes back clean. Bye the way you from Aberdeenshire at all loon?

Re: Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:39 pm
by StandFreeRS4
Hi Les, nice to see another S4 owner from Aberdeenshire - fit like!

Noticed your reference to Batfinnk and loon - I got confused at the start as well but it's short for saloon. For folk outwith this neck of the woods and wondering what we're on about, a 'loon' is a man. Don't ask!

Re: Cost of replacement keys

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:34 am
by Les
standfree - Chavin loon, lived here for a decade now, love the patter, still learning! Good to know there's local lads here.