Spare key for X-type

[DonsShadow]

Hi 

 

I've recently bought a 2006 x-type 2.2 hdi SE and I love it. Only problem is that it only came with one key. I rang a Jaguar main dealer and they quoted well over £200.00. That's one hell of a price for a spare.

 

Does anybody know how or where I can by a spare fob and key any cheaper?

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

Don

[mrpopey]

eBay you'll get a used one on there and local shoe repairers should be able to cut a new blade for you and you can get independant garage to program it to your car.

[Old Peter]

Hi Don, and welcome to the club.

 

Jaguar main dealers, and main dealers of other makes too, are notorious for their charges.

 

A good locksmith will do as good a job for a portion of the cost.  I know of a few in the Midlands, but if you google "Auto Locksmiths"  I am sure that you will find one within reach.

 

There is an Auto Electrics Company in Leeds [a bit far] who will do the job while you wait, so it is not a big job.

 

Let us know how you get on.

 

Regards,

 

Peter. 

[DonsShadow]

Thanks guys, I followed your advice and found a auto locksmith a few miles away that can do the job,

 

thanks again

 

Don

[the guardian]

hi don welcome to the club may I ask how much they going to charge you

[DonsShadow]

Hi 

 

I got a spare key yesterday it is not a original jaguar key and it doesn't have a button for switching on the headlights but it locks and unlocks and starts the engine so is fine as a spare. The cost? Including programming only £100.00. Great stuff. If I'd just wanted a microchipped key it would have only been £46.00. If you want the name of the garage let me know.

 

Thanks again

 

Don