AYRNRM Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi all, Looking for help on the best way to get a replacement key for a Ford Focus. I have seen prices of £150 or so from Ford themselves and was wondering if there was a cheaper way to find replacements? Thanks in advance all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 When you say, 'replacement', can you clarify, have you totally lost the original key, or just need a spare? (different answer for both as you can program a spare from original...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Ford just outsource keys to auto locksmiths. Cut out the middleman and go straight there to save a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYRNRM Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi, Thanks for replies. Had lost the only set of keys I had for it unfortunately. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, AYRNRM said: Hi, Thanks for replies. Had lost the only set of keys I had for it unfortunately. 😞 Bummer, pretty sure that means a visit to Ford, unless your local locksmith has access to a database with VIN number and proof of ownership, feel your pain... (Bring your wallet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdalej Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Don't know if it helps but try Timpson, the shoe people, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, robdalej said: Don't know if it helps but try Timpson, the shoe people, If you do this, would be interested on what price they quote you, a year ago, I was quoted £230, still makes me smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Not all Timpsons do car key coding/programming. I've started shopping local where I can now rather than big national brands. Generally find the one-man-band places (such as locksmiths) to be much more friendly, helpful, and sometimes cheaper on pricing. I guess when you're working for a big company on not much more than minimum wage you ain't going to give a toss ah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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