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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Change key and locks?

Hello,

I just purchased e320 sedan. I don't know anything about the car, but I just bought it since I wanted to have something different than what I used to drive.
Long story short, I got frauded and I kind feel unsafe that I got only one key from the seller.
I want to change the key and locks on my car....is it expensive?
Has anyone done it?

Thanks.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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nobody?
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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Maybe the story needs to be longer? You'll need to take your car to the dealer , bring a photo id, and registration and they can order you a new set of key. It'll cost some $$ to do all that.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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What's "expensive" to you? Check the dealer for their costs unless you have a donor parts car you can take all the locks & keys.

For security, just add an alarm. It's best to keep the same locks coded to the VIN in case you need to replace keys or locks.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Thank you for the replies.

Yeah the more I think about it, it might be too much hassle and $$. I will just put alarm.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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What's "expensive" to you? Check the dealer for their costs unless you have a donor parts car you can take all the locks & keys.
A new tumbler and two door locks are cheap? I'm pretty sure an alarm is cheaper.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Get insurance? People often sell with 1 key, I just found a key to one of my old motorcycles and a couple of my old cars recently.
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