Re: valet key blanks

["Douglas H. Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>]

On Wed, 3 Dec 1997, Linus Toy wrote:

> >... The 'valet-ness' is a function of the blank - so if I send 
> >you a blank, any local key cutter can make you up a valet key.
> 
> almost...the VW/Audi (and many European car) key blanks are made of steel.
> at least here in the colonies, the common key material is much softer
> (often some brass/aluminum alloy).  most locksmiths check with a magnet;
> then, they either a) won't cut these blanks or b) charge an extra fee for
> the additional wear & tear to their tooling.  it is a rare locksmith to do
> this for free.  years ago, the dealer gladly sold me a blank for my Rabbit
> (Golf) but no locksmith would cut it without an additional $$$ charge.
> perhaps other dealers are different...

I recently had the Audi dealer cut me a "regular" key as a copy of
the aftermarket key I got when I bought the car. The keyblank he
used was the Audi plastic-handled key. The metal part of the key appears
to be steel, so I would think that they can also cut the valet key.

Which brings me back to my original question:

Does anyone know of an Audi dealer who can & will order 
the valet key blanks? ANYWHERE on the planet?

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