fathog02

Is the dealer the best place to get a replacement fob, and key.. Most of the local locksmiths won't / can't do it. any other options?


thank, Dave!

Mister Bally

Yes.

Firefighter

Sorry to agree with Mr. Bally, but the Stealership has you by the you know whats.
They have to order the key and then in a week you go back and they program the key. All for a low price of $ 225.
Kind of a monopoly on these things.

fathog02

Thanks guys! My dealer tells me $290, just talked to them a few days ago.. that just seems crazy to me..

Firefighter

Although I do not live in the Hamptons out east on Long Island, that is where my nearest Audi dealer is located. But at Audi dealers, you get your car washed for "free" and out here if you are there on a Saturday bring your wife as your wife can get a "free" manicure (Saturdays only).
So, $ 225 or $ 290 sounds like a bargain. NOT!!!!!!!

Walpole5

My car came with a spare, unprogrammed key that appears to have come from ebay. I was able to program it with the Rosstech software and fob. The key was cut by a local locksmith, who said they are difficult to cut, but it works fine.

fathog02

lucky you . I went to the dealer yesterday and ordered my new spare, just seems crazy to spend $300 but a done deal now