No master key

ifAbbie · Oct 17th, 2020, 01:10

When I test drove my Volvo V70 2003 last week, the key had the 3 buttons, just like my Ford's. I know for a fact as I was worried about getting them mixed up.

When I picked it up today, he gave me one key and it's got no buttons.

I even asked about it and he mansplained how to open the door with it in the lock!

So, I've no master key with my new, old, car and just this one with no remote that I have to put in and out of the door lock.

So, two questions....

Can I get a buttoned one, or will that cost me an arm and a leg....?
Can I use any apps to lock and unlock on my phone like the new Volvo's can?

Why would he have not given me the other key?

Do I even need it?

I've put a steering lock on it now btw

Millie20 · Oct 17th, 2020, 07:56

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Originally Posted by ifAbbie

When I test drove my Volvo V70 2003 last week, the key had the 3 buttons, just like my Ford's. I know for a fact as I was worried about getting them mixed up.

When I picked it up today, he gave me one key and it's got no buttons.

I even asked about it and he mansplained how to open the door with it in the lock!

So, I've no master key with my new, old, car and just this one with no remote that I have to put in and out of the door lock.

So, two questions....

Can I get a buttoned one, or will that cost me an arm and a leg....?
Can I use any apps to lock and unlock on my phone like the new Volvo's can?

Why would he have not given me the other key?

Do I even need it?

I've put a steering lock on it now btw

Not to worry you, but that sounds dodgy. I thought there was some sort of digital transponder on/in the ignition barrel that matches the key. May be later models. Or may have been removed. Someone more knowledgeable will be along to clarify.

You can get a key programmed, but it can only be done by a Volvo dealer, and it ain't cheap. I believe I read upwards of £400 (Don't quote me). One option I investigated briefly was to buy a uses key and get it programmed to save £100 Or so

LPTJoe · Oct 17th, 2020, 08:07

My age old solution to this problem (Or only having one key for a car) is to wait until insurance is up for renewal and take the key cover for an extra £20 or so... Adrian Flux and all the usual suspects offer it.

Wait for a couple of months, call and say you've lost the key/fob- Enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the dealer to sort it out. I've used this method several times on several different cars- it works and everything is replaced for circa £20.

HTH.

ifAbbie · Oct 17th, 2020, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Millie20

One option I investigated briefly was to buy a uses key and get it programmed to save £100 Or so

What's a uses key? Where would I get one, do you know?

ifAbbie · Oct 17th, 2020, 09:38

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Originally Posted by LPTJoe

My age old solution to this problem (Or only having one key for a car) is to wait until insurance is up for renewal and take the key cover for an extra £20 or so... Adrian Flux and all the usual suspects offer it.

Haha I'm not that brave. Especially since it's now in public. I'll try to get a key if possible

lynns hubby · Oct 17th, 2020, 10:09

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Originally Posted by LPTJoe

My age old solution to this problem (Or only having one key for a car) is to wait until insurance is up for renewal and take the key cover for an extra £20 or so... Adrian Flux and all the usual suspects offer it.

Wait for a couple of months, call and say you've lost the key/fob- Enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the dealer to sort it out. I've used this method several times on several different cars- it works and everything is replaced for circa £20.

HTH.

That's exactly why we are all paying higher premiums each year. we are paying for YOUR scam.
I'm lost for words without the fear off getting removed from this site.!!!!!

LPTJoe · Oct 17th, 2020, 10:49

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Originally Posted by lynns hubby

That's exactly why we are all paying higher premiums each year. we are paying for YOUR scam.
I'm lost for words without the fear off getting removed from this site.!!!!!

It's not a scam...

If you've lost your key- That's what key cover is there to cover against... The clue's in the name.

cheshired5 · Oct 17th, 2020, 11:13

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Originally Posted by ifAbbie

I even asked about it and he mansplained

He what?

lynns hubby · Oct 17th, 2020, 11:15

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Originally Posted by LPTJoe

It's not a scam...

If you've lost your key- That's what key cover is there to cover against... The clue's in the name.

But the OP says he was never given a key so he HAS NOT lost it.

LPTJoe · Oct 17th, 2020, 11:32

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Originally Posted by lynns hubby

I'm lost for words

I wish you were

Firstly, the OP is female and clearly not a "He'... Secondly, I've perhaps worded my suggestion badly, but if one looses a key during the course of a policy where cover is provided for that then that's what the cover is for...

It's very telling that in a situation in which a woman who's bought a second hand car finds herself with an expensive problem, your immediate response is to jump to defend and protect a multi-million pound multi national insurance company.

Can you please give the pearl clutching a rest, it's very dull.

Oct 17th, 2020, 01:10	#1
ifAbbie Junior Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2021 21:06 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Sale	No master key When I test drove my Volvo V70 2003 last week, the key had the 3 buttons, just like my Ford's. I know for a fact as I was worried about getting them mixed up. When I picked it up today, he gave me one key and it's got no buttons. I even asked about it and he mansplained how to open the door with it in the lock! So, I've no master key with my new, old, car and just this one with no remote that I have to put in and out of the door lock. So, two questions.... Can I get a buttoned one, or will that cost me an arm and a leg....? Can I use any apps to lock and unlock on my phone like the new Volvo's can? Why would he have not given me the other key? Do I even need it? I've put a steering lock on it now btw Last edited by ifAbbie; Oct 17th, 2020 at 01:13.

Oct 17th, 2020, 08:07	#3
LPTJoe Senior Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2022 06:54 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Southampton	My age old solution to this problem (Or only having one key for a car) is to wait until insurance is up for renewal and take the key cover for an extra £20 or so... Adrian Flux and all the usual suspects offer it. Wait for a couple of months, call and say you've lost the key/fob- Enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the dealer to sort it out. I've used this method several times on several different cars- it works and everything is replaced for circa £20. HTH.

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