Originally Posted by Xfireracer

I'll be in London next month. Could you share the information on the company that does the job? I just want the shell for my keys replaced since they are quite worn.

Originally Posted by Paul McCartney

Hey guys,
I was happy to assist some of you with your keys. I decided to jump on this forum and hopefully provide some information which may be useful for you. Not only I duplicate the 4 button keys, but I can sure help you if all of your keys are lost. The procedure is just a bit different from duplicating, but I have a technology to successfully make it happen. Electronically, those keys are the same as SLK, Crossfire, W140, and pretty much any flip key Mercedes after 1997, so I do cover all of those.
As noted, in 1997 Mercedes switched to those 4 button keys, while older cars have a 1 button (IR key). There are 2 type of those IR keys as well, newer vehicles would have a plastic ring around the ignition, while older would not. It is actually easier for me to make you a valet key for any of those IR models (1997 and older). It is a bit more complicated to make you a fully functioning remote, but I sure can do it.
Now bad news, due to an increase in the price of my suppliers, I can no longer make a key at $200 and am actually raising the price but not by much. ($200 was never an option for the IR key). On the valet key for pre-1997, the price is $150 considering that you have not already ran through the maximum of 8 replacement keys on your vehicle allowed by the dealer.
You are welcome to call me during business hours at 936.666.6650, I respond to text messages in the order they received.