SKODA key at Rs.8000?

abhinav.gupta88 · 26th September 2008, 15:44

Washers replaced for 600.
Do get it check whether they work or just artificial

GSMINC · 26th September 2008, 18:44

Rs.8000/- for Skoda car keys,
this is absolutely rediculous pricing.
I bought a Maruti Swift VDI a few months back & tell you what..,
I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver.
This gold plated silver key works, ie., I can open the car's door & dickey & unlock the steering wheel. It just wont start the engine due to iCATS.
I wear this silver key in my gold chain along with my Tirupati gold Dollar, just as a precaution in case i lock myself out of my car.
Now, do you guys know how much this gold plated silver key cost me ?
Take a wild guess.., Just Rs.250/-
Compare this to a Rs.8000/- Skoda car key ( was just wondering, is this skoda key made out of gold)
Such things happen only in india

abhi1309 · 26th September 2008, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSMINC

I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver.
This gold plated silver key works, ie., I can open the car's door & dickey & unlock the steering wheel. It just wont start the engine due to iCATS.

This forum is getting interesting

I have never heard of anything like this before. But a great way to make sure you do not lock yourself out of the car.

Brabus E V12 · 26th September 2008, 19:38

Hmmm so theoretically you could buy another car (an old Cielo) for the price your current car's key?

Have a think again mate!

metropolis · 26th September 2008, 20:05

OMG ! Mindblowing thread. Skoda is really obsessed with "Price" while in quality no doubt it leaves others far behind. They are going on a rampage. My best wishes to all the Skoda owners and I think so they need to nuture the royal elephant.

Akshay1234 · 26th September 2008, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brabus E V12

Hmmm so theoretically you could buy another car (an old Cielo) for the price your current car's key?

Have a think again mate!

you get cielos for 8 grand? where?

ap10046 · 26th September 2008, 20:36

You can get these DIRT CHEAP on ebay uk.

WasavaTyres · 26th September 2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSMINC

I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver.I wear this silver key in my gold chain along with my Tirupati gold Dollar, just as a precaution in case i lock myself out of my car.
Such things happen only in india

I'm sure such things happen only in India

carboy · 26th September 2008, 21:27

I lost one of 2 Swift Electronic Keys some months back.
Sai Service said they cannot sell me one duplicate - they would
only sell me a pair - If I recall correctly, they quoted me 2500 for the pair. I still
haven't got one.

Do Maruti dealers also bargain on this?

What are the other options? Is there anyone else who makes these keys at
a reasonable price - I don't care to reset my code. I can make do with the old
code itself - inspite of losing one key, no one has stolen the car in the last 3-4
months - highly unlikely it will happen now.

About Skoda - Skoda is a rip-off in every way.
- 8000 for keys
- 7000 for an oil change
- 20000 for side mirror replacement
- 25000 for clutch replacement.

All these prices are hearsay, but I don't see any reason to doubt it.

harry10 · 26th September 2008, 21:34

Wow. 8000 bucks for a key!
The irony is people pay this amount!

ph03n!x · 27th September 2008, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSMINC

Rs.8000/- for Skoda car keys,
this is absolutely rediculous pricing.
I bought a Maruti Swift VDI a few months back & tell you what..,
I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver.
This gold plated silver key works, ie., I can open the car's door & dickey & unlock the steering wheel. It just wont start the engine due to iCATS.
I wear this silver key in my gold chain along with my Tirupati gold Dollar, just as a precaution in case i lock myself out of my car.
Now, do you guys know how much this gold plated silver key cost me ?
Take a wild guess.., Just Rs.250/-
Compare this to a Rs.8000/- Skoda car key ( was just wondering, is this skoda key made out of gold)
Such things happen only in india

Spellbound!!!

Thad E Ginathom · 27th September 2008, 01:21

I'd have been horrified to have been charged £100 (GBP) in UK!

ashthedivx · 27th September 2008, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSMINC

Rs.8000/- for Skoda car keys,
this is absolutely rediculous pricing.
I bought a Maruti Swift VDI a few months back & tell you what..,
I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver.
This gold plated silver key works, ie., I can open the car's door & dickey & unlock the steering wheel. It just wont start the engine due to iCATS.
I wear this silver key in my gold chain along with my Tirupati gold Dollar, just as a precaution in case i lock myself out of my car.
Now, do you guys know how much this gold plated silver key cost me ?
Take a wild guess.., Just Rs.250/-
Compare this to a Rs.8000/- Skoda car key ( was just wondering, is this skoda key made out of gold)
Such things happen only in india

This is something remarkable, i had heard that people do such stuff. But this is first time i have seen a person so much preventive one.

archat68 · 27th September 2008, 10:07

Long live Maruti - I got key for my Zen @ Rs125/-

evo · 27th September 2008, 11:33

Sorry guys, I think skoda might file a defamation suit against me, they key is not 8000, but a much much lower 7774.79!!!

Heres the estimate that the dealer finally sent me after numerous phone calls spread over nearly a week.

26th September 2008, 15:44	#31
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Washers replaced for 600. Do get it check whether they work or just artificial
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26th September 2008, 18:44	#32
GSMINC BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 196 Times	Rs.8000/- for Skoda car keys, this is absolutely rediculous pricing. I bought a Maruti Swift VDI a few months back & tell you what.., I asked my jeweller to make an exact replica of my Swift car key in silver. This gold plated silver key works, ie., I can open the car's door & dickey & unlock the steering wheel. It just wont start the engine due to iCATS. I wear this silver key in my gold chain along with my Tirupati gold Dollar, just as a precaution in case i lock myself out of my car. Now, do you guys know how much this gold plated silver key cost me ? Take a wild guess.., Just Rs.250/- Compare this to a Rs.8000/- Skoda car key ( was just wondering, is this skoda key made out of gold) Such things happen only in india
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26th September 2008, 19:38	#34
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Hmmm so theoretically you could buy another car (an old Cielo) for the price your current car's key? Have a think again mate!
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26th September 2008, 20:05	#35
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 52 Times	OMG ! Mindblowing thread. Skoda is really obsessed with "Price" while in quality no doubt it leaves others far behind. They are going on a rampage. My best wishes to all the Skoda owners and I think so they need to nuture the royal elephant.
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26th September 2008, 20:36	#37
ap10046 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 139 Thanked: 52 Times	You can get these DIRT CHEAP on ebay uk.
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26th September 2008, 21:27	#39
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,717 Thanked: 1,901 Times	I lost one of 2 Swift Electronic Keys some months back. Sai Service said they cannot sell me one duplicate - they would only sell me a pair - If I recall correctly, they quoted me 2500 for the pair. I still haven't got one. Do Maruti dealers also bargain on this? What are the other options? Is there anyone else who makes these keys at a reasonable price - I don't care to reset my code. I can make do with the old code itself - inspite of losing one key, no one has stolen the car in the last 3-4 months - highly unlikely it will happen now. About Skoda - Skoda is a rip-off in every way. - 8000 for keys - 7000 for an oil change - 20000 for side mirror replacement - 25000 for clutch replacement. All these prices are hearsay, but I don't see any reason to doubt it. Last edited by carboy : 26th September 2008 at 21:28.
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26th September 2008, 21:34	#40
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,625 Times View My Garage	Wow. 8000 bucks for a key! The irony is people pay this amount!
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27th September 2008, 01:21	#42
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,441 Times	I'd have been horrified to have been charged £100 (GBP) in UK!
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27th September 2008, 10:07	#44
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 897 Thanked: 619 Times	Long live Maruti - I got key for my Zen @ Rs125/-
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27th September 2008, 11:33	#45
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Skoda Quote Sorry guys, I think skoda might file a defamation suit against me, they key is not 8000, but a much much lower 7774.79!!! Heres the estimate that the dealer finally sent me after numerous phone calls spread over nearly a week. Attached Thumbnails
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