sdg003c

It has been a while since I have seen questions posted about the MB car key.

I need to get a new one and my MB dealer wants $300+tax for it.

Does anyone know of a cheaper place .

Thank you.

steven1888

i read that its the only place you can order them from.. if u do find some other place they will not program it for you if u bring them the key.

Musikmann

Looking for an aftermarket key is a waste of time. The only place to get one is through a Mercedes authorized dealer.

sdg003c

Thank you for the info.

I am not looking for after market key. I am wondering if there are MB dealers that charge less than 300+ for a key

CharlyE500

I remember i paid $230 3 years ago for my W211 with the new key design that came out 2008. u should shop around different dealer ship.

MBFLO

yea also look up your local dealers websites sometimes they might have special or coupon but normally i think your gonna paid around that price . Mine I believe quoted me $230 + $10 to program IIRC .

503C43 ////AMG

It's $200 at my local dealership

WideE60

I just got two done for a W210, $300 for both through a small shop that deals with a local dealer.

AMG_Drvr

I agree, $300 sounds a little top-heavy on the price. I asked about a month ago at my local dealership here in Alabama, and I believe the much quoted $230 was the price. Definitely shop around several dealerships in your area.

CharlyE500

$300 both so $150 each ? wow its cheap ! Is it the newer style key ?

Peter_02AMG

I paid about $150 for the new chrome key fob from Oem parts direct. Just sent them a copy of your registration and driver license. It will come already programmed.

CharlyE500

Good to know

billbillw

How long ago did you do this? Just funny that everyone else on this (and every other forum) says that the only way to get keys now is through the dealer, IN PERSON. A few years ago, there seemed to be a couple sources for ordering by phone, but every report is that Mercedes shut that down completely.

When I was checking a few months ago, the best I could find was $230 and that was of course, in person, with the car, at the dealer.

MBFLO

Yea thats how it is now . I have yet to hear anyone that bought one recently for that cheap in the states . Dont think you can order anywhere online anymore .

tsquare

Do you have the website or phone?

billbillw

Of course not. Its pure myth. Maybe 3 years ago, but not now.

Peter_02AMG

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-they-fit.html



I bought my key back in 07. not sure if you can get it now.

billbillw

Like I thought, 3-4 years ago, you could do that, but now Mercedes has cracked the whip, tightened the vise, and only sells keys through the dealer under very controlled circumstances.

BTW, that website is gone. If you put in that address, it comes to a webstore called Autobarn (they are not an import specialist anymore).

alexander1212

I was in the same situation about a year ago when I got my jacket stolen with wallet and keys in it at the airport. If you are in a similar situation, urgently needing your car I'd recommend using one of these professional locksmith companies that come to you can create you a brand new key. They are cheap (i paid just over £190 with this company here http://autokeysquad.co.uk/, however they only operate within the M25 but you can definitely find others that cover a wider part of the country), professional and work at the most unsociable hours ( I got my key back at 4 o'clock in the morning and this within minutes).

I would definitely recommend

billbillw

^^^
nice attempt at spam.

Strigoi

Our cars don't use regular keys that you can cut.

Nocturnal-G

Where are you located? I just bought a key not so long ago from my local dealer... I originally bought the car with one key and it got washed in the laundry, and well long story short... stopped working. Went out and bought a new key for 268 including tax.