Best deal for 850 replacement keys?

mc510 · Post by **mc510** » 07 Jul 2011, 16:06

My local Volvo dealer wants $66 for a replacement key for my 1996 850. They'll have it made from the original key code (which I kind of like, since my only remaining key is a pretty heavily used duplicate) but 66 clams is painful. I've seen mention here of $10 or $20 keys from dealers; can anyone name a dealer that's cheaper than mine? I'm thinking I'd give them a call to see if they can do the job for me by mail. Thanks

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 07 Jul 2011, 16:22

Buncha dealers in the Bay area - make some calls!
And check with the locksmiths, too.
Some are sure to have blanks.

Post by **bronxnativ** » 07 Jul 2011, 20:36

Ace Hardware (if you have them in your state). $28.00 each. Ebay has them,they'll also cut them for you.

For $66.00, that dealer better include an all you can eat lobster meal with the key!

mc510 · Post by **mc510** » 07 Jul 2011, 23:19

Thanks guys; there's actually a great locksmith near my home that I'm sure could duplicate my existing (and badly worn) key, but I'd prefer a new "factory fresh" key and I think that only the dealer can create a new key from the code, right? I gather that dealer prices can vary a LOT, so I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a dealer that does keys for a reasonable price.

mc510 · Post by **mc510** » 09 Jul 2011, 09:35

Got if from Darrell Waltrip Volvo. $25 plus $10 shipping.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 09 Jul 2011, 10:45

Interesting,

I thought that Darrell Waltrip quit shipping out of state. They are absolutely the best parts people I have ever worked with.

...Lee

osmium · Post by **osmium** » 09 Jul 2011, 12:52

mc510 wrote:My local Volvo dealer wants $66 for a replacement key for my 1996 850. They'll have it made from the original key code (which I kind of like, since my only remaining key is a pretty heavily used duplicate) but 66 clams is painful. I've seen mention here of $10 or $20 keys from dealers; can anyone name a dealer that's cheaper than mine? I'm thinking I'd give them a call to see if they can do the job for me by mail. Thanks

I had 2 keys made for my 96 850 at Lovering Volvo, Nashua NH. $14 total.

-os

Post by **JRL** » 09 Jul 2011, 13:01

I pay $12 for an 850 key and it's also CUT!

mc510 · Post by **mc510** » 09 Jul 2011, 14:58

Osmium & JRL, did the dealer cut a duplicate of your existing key, or create a brand new cut from the VIN/key code? Great prices either way, but awesome price if it's a new cut from the code.

Lee, I can't say if Darrell Waltrip has changed their shipping policy; this is the first time that I've contacted them and the guy didn't hesitate about out-of-state shipping, but I suppose that could be a special case for very small items like keys.

By the way, no reason to shelter the guilty: $66 is the price at McKevitt Volvo of Berkeley.

Post by **JRL** » 09 Jul 2011, 16:25

mc510 wrote:Osmium & JRL, did the dealer cut a duplicate of your existing key, or create a brand new cut from the VIN/key code? Great prices either way, but awesome price if it's a new cut from the code.

They always cut from the VIN, their key machine is made for that purpose

That dealer should hang their head in shame
These are simple non coded ($4.00 blanks) keys, anyone can make them