It’s been a fantastic week at Keyishoes!
We’ve been working hard and are excited to update you on our most recent jobs…
First, we would like to tell you a story about one of our clients, who drives a Ford Transit van. They tried to unlock their vehicle, but their remote fob key failed – it wouldn’t open, and worse yet – their manual key was so worn that it couldn’t open the door. Disaster!
Our experience tells us that the remote fails are typically due to the rechargeable battery failing. Door locks usually won’t open due to excessive key wear.
Thankfully, our client gave Keyishoes a call, and we helped them out with a new fob battery and manual key.
In situations like these, there are just a few options that people have. We’ve written up a handy list to show you the available options and their likely costs…
1. Recover your vehicle to Ford (at least £1000)
Ford offer a service called Ford Assistance who can offer to break into your vehicle, most likely by breaking the windows as they are deadlocked. They would then fit you with new locks on all the doors and programme you a new key.
2. Call a Vehicle Rescue Service (£220)
You can make a call-out for a vehicle rescue service, who can pick the locks, enter the vehicle and program a new remote key for you. This may incur a call-out charge, but you might have access to complimentary roadside assistance if your car is relatively new – check the information in the handbook pouch or with the recovery service.
3. Have the fob battery replaced and a new manual key cut (£50)
In this case, with our client, we replaced the rechargeable battery in the sealed fob and cut a new key to the code, which we obtained by reading the key by eye and confirming the correct code in our software. We charged £50.
The key then opened the vehicle both remotely and manually using the key. We helped our client with massive savings in cost and time!
If you’re looking to have a spare key made or remote fob fixed, why not consider Keyishoes in Carlisle? You can save up to 50% of main dealer prices.
What else have we been up to?
What Our Customers Say About Us…
Brilliant customer service by Simon in all respects and made all the more better by the fantastic price which was far cheaper than going direct to Ford for a replacement car key. Highly recommended to all. 5-star service at a budget price.
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