|
S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
Information |
|
No master keyViews : 1808 Replies : 30Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Oct 17th, 2020, 13:46 | #21 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Crewe
|
Try me..... I'm genuinely interested.
__________________
2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles |
Oct 17th, 2020, 14:15 | #22 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Mar 25th, 2022 06:54
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Southampton
|
Well this topic has certainly brightened up an otherwise dreary Saturday!
Gender specific 'splaining, professionally offended pearl clutching, and at the heart of it a riddle to unpick re the best resolution to the original problem... There's something here for everyone 11/10. Would read again. |
The Following User Says Thank You to LPTJoe For This Useful Post: |
Oct 17th, 2020, 15:00 | #23 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Near Munich
|
You need to get a new key, and I wouldn't want to wait long, sorry!
What you got is called the "mechanic key", as it is normally used to give a key to your mechanic, that does everything a mechanic would need, but it doesn't lock/unlock the glove box (and a few other things). Unfortunate this is a well known scam in Germany. You get the car, the mechanic key and everything seems to be fine. After a few days/weeks you are missing your car. Guess how that happened? Someone came and opened your car with the correct key and drove it off.... Your address is normally in the paper works.... What you should do imho is go to a dealer, get a new key (yep, sorry, expensive) and let them programm the old key out. It is the cheaper way, but there is still a chance, that the old key can be used to open the car, but not to drive it (the physical key still fits the door locks, but the transponder is wrong, so car won't start). The "get-it-all-done" solution would be to get a new set of keys and locks, but that is a very, very expensive thing to do. Nonetheless I'd try to get the key from the seller. I don't know the laws in GB, but here in Germany you would have a good chance to get the seller to hand out the key or take the costs of the "get-it-all-done" repair.
__________________
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU |
Oct 17th, 2020, 17:59 | #24 | |
Junior Member
Last Online: Nov 19th, 2021 21:06
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Sale
|
Quote:
Ok everyone, thank you very much for the advice. I'm now thoroughly depressed and in need of a good stiff drink. Which I won't have because I'm driving later... But the idea sounds great. I'll look into new keys. The car is now fitted with a steering lock. |
|
Oct 20th, 2020, 16:53 | #25 |
Flaccid Member
Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Norwich
|
I suggest a light tap to the knees with a hammer if the key is not forthcoming
__________________
2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current) |
Oct 20th, 2020, 18:16 | #26 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Nov 19th, 2021 21:06
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Sale
|
|
Oct 21st, 2020, 09:09 | #27 | |
Master Member
Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 10:12
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Warrington
|
Quote:
You don't have a key for the car, so you haven't lost it? You then take out insurance knowing that you don't have a key with the intention of then later declaring that you have lost it and would like to claim under the new insurance policy. You then claim under the insurance for something that you never had in the first place, but pretend that you did. Hmmm....I see. So if I purchase a house/caravan/car other large & expensive item for a knock down price or through my own lack of foresight that has been destroyed by fire/flood/explosion/or any other disaster I can take out insurance, wait a few months and make a claim t have it repaired/replaced or otherwise perfected at the cost of the insurance company. WOW! What a great idea! I think you'll find it's misrepresentation, or the alternative name is fraud. HTH p.s. feel free to lambast me. I don't usually barge in but felt the need in this instance with such obvious and blatant proposed conduct. p.p.s. Well said Lynn's Hubby
__________________
Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald. |
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Longhouse21 For This Useful Post: |
Oct 24th, 2020, 23:00 | #28 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Near Munich
|
@ifAbbie
I talked to a breaker today, and out of curiosoty I asked for a complete set of locks. He told me they normally don't remove the looks, but if someone wants them, they'd be happy to sell... Maybe this would be a way for you?
__________________
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU |
Oct 25th, 2020, 01:54 | #29 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Nov 19th, 2021 21:06
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Sale
|
What a great idea. However, the clutch went and I cannot afford to get it fixed (vet bills also right now) so I am looking to sell probably as the previous owner from a week ago basically told me where to go
Last edited by ifAbbie; Oct 25th, 2020 at 01:57. |
Oct 25th, 2020, 16:20 | #30 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Today 00:18
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Manchester
|
sounds like you have had a bad experiance try to take a friend /mechanic when you buy your next car. not all volvos are bad i paid 2k for mine and iv had 6 good years with it .good luck with your next car
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|