Why do they give you only one key when selling a car?
Why do they give you only one key when selling a car?
There are many reasons why a car dealer may give a consumer only one key when selling used cars. It might be that a prior owner did not return all of the keys when sellilng or trading-in the car. Or, it might be that the vehicle was repossessed, and the recovery agency purchased only one new key in order to save money.
Can a car have a spare and a main key?
Most will have two keys if you’re lucky. A main key, a spare and a valet key seems rare for most used cars. I was lucky, my car came with the main key and a spare from Peugeot with a credit card sized dealer tag on it! I’ve owned over 20 cars in the last 22 years and I’ve never yet bought a car that didn’t have a spare key.
How much does it cost to buy one used car key?
But, many consumers are surprised when they are given a single key after purchasing used cars from a dealership, and they are understandably upset when they learn that it will cost $300-$400 to purchase another key. There are many reasons why a car dealer may give a consumer only one key when selling used cars.
Can a used car be sold as is?
Yes, used cars are basically sold as is, unless you reach agreement with the seller to some other arrangement. If he says he has only one key, that’s what you get. You can buy another or have one duplicated even. – Keys are cheap unless they have the radio chip, or have a remote fob.
How can I make a used car dealer give me a second key to?
Hi I Recently bought a used car from a dealership. It is a 2005 and I was only given 1 key to the car. I asked for a 2nd key but they told me at the dealership that they don’t have another one and I will have to make a copy somewhere.
Most will have two keys if you’re lucky. A main key, a spare and a valet key seems rare for most used cars. I was lucky, my car came with the main key and a spare from Peugeot with a credit card sized dealer tag on it! I’ve owned over 20 cars in the last 22 years and I’ve never yet bought a car that didn’t have a spare key.
Is it really the dealers responsibility to provide two keys?
So, is it really the dealers responsibility to provide two keys, or is this just going to be an expensive lesson for me Quick Google and it looks like a spare is getting on for £300. Not the best Saturday afternoon! Thanks! It’s a nice thing to do, but certainly not something to be expected.
How many keys are included in the sale of an used car?
The best way to ensure that you will get two keys when buying a used car is to ask the dealer how many keys will be included in the sale. Be sure to ask if the keys are “remote keys”.
