Cheapest way to get a spare S60 key?

[ajck]

I lost my spare 2002 S60 key and remote fob, I have the other one of course. Tried Timpsons and they said only Volvo dealers due to the codes being cycled or something. I'm guessing well over £100 to replace. Are there any cheaper options out there? Ideally I want the remote too but would be willing to get just a key if that was fairly cheap but the remote much more expensive.

Thanks

[cheshired5]

Main dealer only and expect to pay £250-300

[ajck]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Main dealer only and expect to pay £250-300

Sorry, not true. I've found replacemykey.com will do a non remote transponder key for £90 including call out to your address. I'm wondering if there's any cheaper alternatives or ones including a remote.

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by ajck

Sorry, not true. I've found replacemykey.com will do a non remote transponder key for £90 including call out to your address.

At that price for that service, you should bite their hand off so I'll believe that when I see it.

[Discombobulated]

I’d just get a spare key blade that will open the doors and take the steering lock off, then if you ever do lose the original you could tow or recover the car to the dealers, a lot easier than if the car is locked and the steering lock is on and let the dealer order and program the new key.

[IainG]

Hi
Add "key replace cover" on your RAC breakdown / insurance policy.

Iain

[Elscint]

I assume that the £90 key will NOT disable the alarm?

[petey]

Originally Posted by Discombobulated

I’d just get a spare key blade that will open the doors and take the steering lock off, then if you ever do lose the original you could tow or recover the car to the dealers, a lot easier than if the car is locked and the steering lock is on and let the dealer order and program the new key.

The cheapest way to get a spare key is to tape the innards of your old key close enough to the steering column such that a non-programmed key will work.
You’ll not have the full immobiliser, your insurance will be annoyed at you, you increase the risk of a theft, but that’s the cheapest way, if cheap is what you need.

[billtomo]

Originally Posted by ajck

Sorry, not true. I've found replacemykey.com will do a non remote transponder key for £90 including call out to your address. I'm wondering if there's any cheaper alternatives or ones including a remote.

I had a new key in January, it cost £410.10,I agree with Ed bite the hand and arm off.

[billtomo]

Originally Posted by ajck

I lost my spare 2002 S60 key and remote fob, I have the other one of course. Tried Timpsons and they said only Volvo dealers due to the codes being cycled or something. I'm guessing well over £100 to replace. Are there any cheaper options out there? Ideally I want the remote too but would be willing to get just a key if that was fairly cheap but the remote much more expensive.

Thanks

I’ve just contacted that firm and my key was £90 ,it won’t do the alarm or central locking but will allow you to start and drive the car. A bargain I think and I will be ordering one.seems Volvo charged me £ 320 for a fob and an alarm setter.