Cheapest and most reliable way to obtain fully functioning spare keys (Cambridgeshire

cadcam · 24th December 2019, 10:16

I have been reading back through some of the posting about obtaining keys and am finding it quite confusing to obtain a firm idea of the way to go.

I have a new (to me) 75 CDTi which came with one fully functioning key. I have now had a replacement blank cut by Timpsons which at least gets me into the car but of course doesn't start the it.

I have been quoted >130ukp by Timpsons, for a 'fully' working key and >170 by Rimmers.

Both seem to want access to the car to program the new key, which makes Rimmers quite expensive re time/travel.

Does anyone know of a easier, and ideally cheaper, option in the Cambridge area?

NB I do have two keys from my previous 75 both working but one doesn't seem to have the full code printed inside the fob.

[ Previous 75 CDT was going well until hit a smallish lump of mud/concrete in the road which unfortunately managed to smash the sump! So probably going to the breakers in the sky ]

Many Thanks

Yorkshire GOC · 24th December 2019, 10:54

Drop Big Russ or Marinabrian a PM -they are the key gurus - also might be worth a PM also to Trikey who is South of Norwich - he can also fettle keys to some degree.

BoroRover · 24th December 2019, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Drop Big Russ or Marinabrian a PM -they are the key gurus - also might be worth a PM also to Trikey who is South of Norwich - he can also fettle keys to some degree.

Yep, they are the kiddies !!!

marinabrian · 24th December 2019, 21:09

Take a look HERE

deltic08 · 25th December 2019, 02:53

You are lucky Timpson's cut you a blank. They wouldn't touch my blank as it was not supplied by them yet they did not have any blanks.
Marinabrian was not the nearest but I happened to be driving back from Edinburgh and it is an easy call from the A1. Big Russ is your nearest and has also done work on my cars. Both are good guys and very knowledgeable on our cars so pay your money and take your choice.

cadcam · 27th December 2019, 11:46

Thank you for all your replies, very impressed by speed of response. I looked at marinabrian's link and the nearest contact seems to be Phil-T4, Olney/MiltonKeynes. However trying to PM has been unsuccessful, no PMs accepted. Does anyone know if Phil-T4 is still active or is this just a temporary blip.

Many Thanks

GRANDAD LES · 4th January 2020, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadcam

I have been reading back through some of the posting about obtaining keys and am finding it quite confusing to obtain a firm idea of the way to go.

I have a new (to me) 75 CDTi which came with one fully functioning key. I have now had a replacement blank cut by Timpsons which at least gets me into the car but of course doesn't start the it.

I have been quoted >130ukp by Timpsons, for a 'fully' working key and >170 by Rimmers.

Both seem to want access to the car to program the new key, which makes Rimmers quite expensive re time/travel.

Does anyone know of a easier, and ideally cheaper, option in the Cambridge area?

NB I do have two keys from my previous 75 both working but one doesn't seem to have the full code printed inside the fob.

[ Previous 75 CDT was going well until hit a smallish lump of mud/concrete in the road which unfortunately managed to smash the sump! So probably going to the breakers in the sky ]

Many Thanks

BIG RUSS is the Guy to talk to, he is a genius in this field. I think he will need your car to read info from other computers on board. He is in Liversedge just off the M62.

Grandad Les

24th December 2019, 10:16	#1
cadcam Newbie Rover 75 cdti (+ sad broken cdt) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheapest and most reliable way to obtain fully functioning spare keys (Cambridgeshire I have been reading back through some of the posting about obtaining keys and am finding it quite confusing to obtain a firm idea of the way to go. I have a new (to me) 75 CDTi which came with one fully functioning key. I have now had a replacement blank cut by Timpsons which at least gets me into the car but of course doesn't start the it. I have been quoted >130ukp by Timpsons, for a 'fully' working key and >170 by Rimmers. Both seem to want access to the car to program the new key, which makes Rimmers quite expensive re time/travel. Does anyone know of a easier, and ideally cheaper, option in the Cambridge area? NB I do have two keys from my previous 75 both working but one doesn't seem to have the full code printed inside the fob. [ Previous 75 CDT was going well until hit a smallish lump of mud/concrete in the road which unfortunately managed to smash the sump! So probably going to the breakers in the sky ] Many Thanks

24th December 2019, 10:54	#2
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,068 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Drop Big Russ or Marinabrian a PM -they are the key gurus - also might be worth a PM also to Trikey who is South of Norwich - he can also fettle keys to some degree. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

27th December 2019, 11:46	#6
cadcam Newbie Rover 75 cdti (+ sad broken cdt) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	contact Phil-T4 Thank you for all your replies, very impressed by speed of response. I looked at marinabrian's link and the nearest contact seems to be Phil-T4, Olney/MiltonKeynes. However trying to PM has been unsuccessful, no PMs accepted. Does anyone know if Phil-T4 is still active or is this just a temporary blip. Many Thanks

24th December 2019, 21:09	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Take a look HERE

25th December 2019, 02:53	#5
deltic08 Avid contributor 52 ZT 190 Solar Red. 54 ZT 190 SE Ignition Blue. 54 ZT 190 SE Rio Red. 05 ZT 1.8T Aurora Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ripon Posts: 232 Thanks: 31 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	You are lucky Timpson's cut you a blank. They wouldn't touch my blank as it was not supplied by them yet they did not have any blanks. Marinabrian was not the nearest but I happened to be driving back from Edinburgh and it is an easy call from the A1. Big Russ is your nearest and has also done work on my cars. Both are good guys and very knowledgeable on our cars so pay your money and take your choice.