Best way to obtain spare key?
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Best way to obtain spare key?
New here, so I apologize if this has been covered before but I didn't see anything when searching. I recently bought an 09 GL550 and the dealer only had one key. Would like to get a spare, do I have to get the key from the dealer?
#2
Senior Member
I'm assuming you want your spare key to start the vehicle and not just unlock the door via a key hole. Your only option is dealer, pretty much.
#3
Senior Member
You can buy the key itself off eBay or any other site a lot cheaper than you can at the dealership, but you'll need to go to the dealer or an independent shop to get them to pair it to the vehicle.
#4
Junior Member
You have to get from the dealer if you want key fob that start the car. You can get one somewhere else but dealer will charge you a hefty fee to program it. They are around $300-$400
#5
any competent auto locksmith can cut the mechanical key. but the electronic part is dealer-only as electronic "blanks" are generally not available.
Last edited by alx; 09-21-2017 at 09:46 AM.