http://slane1616.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] slane1616.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2008-12-30 11:49 am
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Hi All,
first time poster with a quick question.

I was recently given a car starter for Christmas. My car is a 2005 so in order to set it up they need the security chip from my spare key. I'm now having to go back to the dealership to get a new spare. I've heard (but could be completely wrong) that some hardware stores are able to copy keys at a much cheaper rate without the chip and it's just as effective as a spare...

Has anyone tried this or know of a local spot that has mastered the art of saving me $100!

Thanks!

[identity profile] duffless2323.livejournal.com 2008-12-30 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Ok, stupid question but how much are remote car starters? I have a 2007 car and a spare key. I had never looked into this before but this thread has me curious. How do they work?

[identity profile] ser-pez.livejournal.com 2008-12-31 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
Ehow.com has a brief explanation of how remote car starters work here (http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4564511_remote-car-starter-work.html).
As for price, $150 seems to be on the low end of the price range for them.