[s-cars] what's the low-down on dealer keys from codes now?

[JC]

Quick update on this situation and shout out thanks to everybody who
replied: Indeed calling other dealers recommended by listers revealed that
the first dealer was applying JDGAFS methodology (aka "just don't give a
friggin $h!t"). Another dealer says they CAN order a key and have it under
way. Moral of story: don't always believe crap answers from stealers.

Related - any NoVA / DC Metro area folks have any glowing indy mechanic
recommendations? I thought she had one but turns out not...

JC


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> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:56 AM
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> Subject: [s-cars] what's the low-down on dealer keys from codes now?
>
> S-car brothers... Quick key related question. My sister's
> abused-but-admirably-dependable '96 12v2.8 A4 has had it's
> last key disappear (DOH... chick siblings...) So minor crisis
> time for her.
>
> Local evil stealer claims "we can't not make no keys for old
> cars no more!"
> The heinous fartweasel wants $1.5K to replace all lock
> cylinders in car.
> (Hmmm... car's probably barely worth more than that.)
>
> Now I had a good runaround with idiot stealerships on getting
> a spare for Ye Olde UrS Battlewagon and got the whole lowdown
> on "Audi has taken back all key making to Central Command"
> etc... IME getting fine copies made via combo of independent
> locksmiths and eBay key blanks was the 100% way to go... But
> at the time the dealer still was indeed willing to give me a
> "deal" (aka prison rape pricing) on making a key from some
> code they had on file.
>
> Any recent BTDT on this?  Is it true AoA won't make a key
> from the codes in the database anymore or doesn't have the
> codes or sunfin?
> Can we get AoA/stealer cough us up a code that will be useful
> to an independent?  I know there was some legislation and I
> think they are required to cooperate with locksmiths by law
> or sunt'in.
>
> Also - crisis is going down in the DC Metro area so also
> would greatly appreciate any refs to:
> 1. DC area dealerships that might be less a$$h0lish?
> 2. A great independent locksmith in the DC area who can help?
>
>
>
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> 2008 A3 2.0tDSG
> ---- past lives ----
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> 1998 A6Q 2.8 PES G2
> 1989 200TQA SJM
> 1990 CQ
> 1997 A4 1.8TQ Wett
> 1987 4kCSQ
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