Key fob replacements in Canberra?

If its an aftermarket system then you may have trouble. Brands and models of those things tend to come and go unless they’re the real top of the range systems and spare parts for cheaper systems are pretty much non existent.

Have you checked eBay yet? Class locksmiths in Fyshwick have most Genuine Style remotes, and some aftermarket ones for common systems.

troll-sniffer said :

Why can’t you get a replacement key from the distributor?

We did that at one point, too … cost about 3 times as much as the mall kiosk for effectively identical product and significantly (mind-blowingly) worse service.

If I’ve learned one thing about cars, it’s that dealers/distributors are to be used as an absolute last resort.

Why can’t you get a replacement key from the distributor?

dazzab said :

Mr Minute ground floor outside of JB Hi-Fi in the Belco Mall is also excellent. Great service and they seem to have everything there.

+1 for these guys … I got a spare remote for a Magna there, as good as a newie.

Mr Minute ground floor outside of JB Hi-Fi in the Belco Mall is also excellent. Great service and they seem to have everything there.

The key cutting guy in Riverside Plaza in Queanbo did a couple of new keys (including remote control) for my Holden a few years ago. Pretty well priced, too, as I recall.

JimCharles said :

Are you desperate for central locking, or just need the key to deactivate the immobiliser to get the car started?

Try the key fob place outside Woolies in Belconnen mall.
They did me a clone for a Toyota key which de-activates the immobiliser, but it doesn’t work with the central locking, must be a manual unlock turning the key…about $70.
Not sure if they can fix a broken one but worth a go.

Thanks Jim.
I’ll give it a try.

Are you desperate for central locking, or just need the key to deactivate the immobiliser to get the car started?

Try the key fob place outside Woolies in Belconnen mall.
They did me a clone for a Toyota key which de-activates the immobiliser, but it doesn’t work with the central locking, must be a manual unlock turning the key…about $70.
Not sure if they can fix a broken one but worth a go.