Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?

i just bought a 2001 vw new beetle and i want a spare key! but i'm not sure where to get it made... i know where there is a vw dealership, but i'm not sure if thats where i would go. i went online and i couldve ordered one, but then where do i get it cut to match my key? please help! i just want a copy!Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?A really good locksmith can cut your key and "clone it," so that it doesn't have to be programmed to the ignition/computer of the car. The machine isn't cheap; they run from $1500 or so all the way up $10,000, depending upon what the machine can do (some of the machines can also cut a "lazer key") so only the better locksmiths have it. Your car is equipped with anti-theft ignition system, in some places called a "electronic dead bolt," and key is "chipped" and normally needs to be programmed to the vehicle in order to start it. Since you have an existing key that works, you can either take it to the dealership or VW independent specialist, have them cut the key and programme both keys to the vehicle so that will both start the car. The good thing about the "chipped key" is that if you loose it, the other key(s) can be programmed to the car again and the lost key (if found) won't be able to start the car. The lost key will still be able to open the door and possibly the boot and/or the glove box (depending upon the cut) but won't start it.



Normally, I suggest you have three keys (that's what the car came with); 2 switch blade keys that have the keyless remote system on them and a valet key that will only open the door and start the car, won't open the glove box and/or release the fuel door switch (on the door) to operate. The dealership or a good locksmith can make you a valet key so that you can give that to people who park your car. If you programme one or up to six keys, usually the labour charge is the same (at least at the dealerships I've worked at), so it makes sense to make as many keys as you might actually want and save programming costs. Most places charge between .5 to 1.5 hours of labour at the posted hourly labour rate to programme the keys...



Hope this helps, a carWhere to get copy made of vw beetle key made?
You will have to go to a VW dealership to get it made. When I had to get a spare of my vw beetle key, I first went to my local hardware store to get a copy. They told me that VW has special keys that can only be replicated by the dealership. The unfortunate part is that the dealership charged me about $250.Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?Go to the WW dealer.

First they order the key.

Then they have to program it.

About $300 in all.

The key has to prove it's the right one to the computer.

It's protection for you.

NO ONE is going to steal you car without that key.Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?
Oooh, that will run around $3-4 hundred dollars, VW=Expensive. I have a Jetta, and was going to get a key made, the car will not start without the sensor in the key, thus dealership.Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?WalMart Automotive - I just had one made for my Nissan. You DON'T have to deal with a dealer all the time. My key ran me $1.86.



Hope you get your copy soon!Where to get copy made of vw beetle key made?
Automotive locksmith...$65 to $150
I HAD to have the dealer make mine.