NEVER Buy Car Keys at the Dealer! It's a RIP OFF

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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  • @Samcrac
    @Samcrac  Рік тому +13

    Learn how to program your own key fobs: ua-cam.com/video/3JtpQnSZ_VM/v-deo.html&feature=share8

    • @Turbo2Pete
      @Turbo2Pete Рік тому +1

      Sam, how about BMW? I have a 2022 x3, and i have an extra key from a 2020 X3 that was wrecked, any input on how to program the spare key to the new car? BMW says it can't be done...

    • @toolzshed
      @toolzshed 6 місяців тому +1

      @samcrac But key programmers are so expensive!

  • @DBeezy2636
    @DBeezy2636 Рік тому +149

    Starts right up and runs like garbage 😂 atleast he is honest

    • @ChrisPatrick-q6k
      @ChrisPatrick-q6k Рік тому +1

      Sammy See Fat Poon
      He's a legend, one of the most honest UA-camrs out there.

  • @vannrollins9464
    @vannrollins9464 Рік тому +11

    Dealership for Mercedes’ is the only only option I had, I called all locksmiths in a 50 mile radius (12) for programming each said they would not due to liability.

    • @reciprocity1
      @reciprocity1 Рік тому

      Same with BMW

    • @sedanzzz_guy2488
      @sedanzzz_guy2488 6 місяців тому

      So Mercedes uses what’s known as das4 the vin has to be unlocked directly by Mercedes itself to allow the programming it is a Mercedes certified dealer only part not even good shops can buy them they have to come to us.

    • @tx6695
      @tx6695 6 місяців тому

      MOPAR rules. got two OEM fobs at the dealer and they programmed it too all for 250 bux here in Fort Worth Texas. remote start and everything 👍
      Fuck all you eurotrash lovers thats what yall get for being all fancy. Eat cake😂

    • @metalunique8262
      @metalunique8262 5 місяців тому

      Nah, I know locksmiths who can program aftermarket key fobs. All I drive are Benzes. This locksmith I known can even program older Benzes like w140's and w208's.

  • @TK-ff5kc
    @TK-ff5kc Рік тому +11

    Needed a Expedition key, everyone wanted 200 to 500. Got a "Simple Key" fob from Lowes for $100.

  • @dallashoopz4133
    @dallashoopz4133 Рік тому +30

    And the device is 2k 😆

    • @Simiocrates
      @Simiocrates 6 місяців тому

      there's a service that sends you the device, you program the key and send the device back

    • @Anon_Fox
      @Anon_Fox 5 місяців тому +2

      Shit true but aye then you buy it once and market your business to Range Rover customers on your programming services for $500! Win win

  • @Rettro404
    @Rettro404 7 місяців тому +1

    Not with Mercedes, we've been trying to get a second set because we lost our spare and only the dealer can do it. We've looked at forums everywhere and it seems to be inpossible for anyone other than them.

  • @grantsnell6782
    @grantsnell6782 Рік тому +13

    Tell us how much the programmer tool cost.

    • @5905-k8v
      @5905-k8v 6 місяців тому +1

      TOPDON COSTS 500 DOLLARS

  • @allen44p
    @allen44p Рік тому +3

    Keys for my 2015 Equinox at the dealer is $500+ I go to ACE Hardware and it is around $100

    • @chadjustice8560
      @chadjustice8560 Рік тому

      Your dealer must be awful because my parents have a 2015 equinox and I just got the key from the dealership for less than a hundred bucks.

    • @allen44p
      @allen44p Рік тому

      @chadjustice8560 the Chevrolet dealer in Wichita Kansas was around 500 when we asked how much it would be

  • @jacobabbott9962
    @jacobabbott9962 Рік тому +5

    I had to get a cut key from the dealer, my 944 has a steel key and no place around me would cut it for me. Luckily it wasn’t too expensive

    • @marklittler784
      @marklittler784 Рік тому

      Yeah my friend had a key cut for a 1970 Renault they used the wrong key to cut at the shop and it got stuck in the barrel and they had to come change the barrel which was a lot more than the key.

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому +3

    Fit an engine cut out switch so nobody can steal just with the key.

  • @dducko
    @dducko Рік тому +3

    What's the name of the program that you program it with You need to get rid of the music and explain what you're doing just sticking it on your hand doesn't tell us much

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman Рік тому +1

    My 06 Charger RT is old enough it still uses a key with the alarm and lock controls on it.
    Shouldn't be 1k to replace it but most newer cars have the fancy keys now so good there's alternatives that work and are dirt cheap. Even if they aren't super sturdy and easier to break you can have several backups and still be cheaper. 👍

    • @steveww07
      @steveww07 6 місяців тому

      not true. Still not cheap.

  • @The_DuMont_Network
    @The_DuMont_Network Рік тому +1

    Used car dealer wanted to sell me Caddy with only one fob at delivery. Or $250 for another - said he had to "find one". Walked out. Called later with "one he had gotten for me".free.Took car deal. Later discovered original owner had scratched phone number on both keys. Yup, trying to juice me out of $250.

  • @ThePandasian34
    @ThePandasian34 5 місяців тому

    $15 key fob $500 scan tool….almost like you might as well pay the dealer to do it regardless .
    For reference he’s using a topdon Art diag 800 which cost $399.
    To program a key for context, at Cadillac is $445 with fob 🥴

  • @Chopchop07
    @Chopchop07 Рік тому

    Everything in Australia is way more expensive, eg, dodge ram1500 door mirror $4600 AUD thats $3020 USD.. its a fucking joke..i always buy my parts from overseas now

  • @16driver16
    @16driver16 Рік тому +1

    I had 5 different locksmiths unable to make a key/fob for my 2012 prius c... other than that one car this is true

  • @hualni
    @hualni 6 місяців тому

    I had to order a new key and a new case for my existing key. It cost my just over $400. The dealership wanted $1k.

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    Mind you not all dealerships are franchised by the same companies and the ones out in the sticks can be a lot cheaper because they have less overheads

  • @The_DuMont_Network
    @The_DuMont_Network Рік тому

    No more keys or fobs or gasoline for me. RFID cards and Bluetooth apps. Pure Electric.

  • @kalebuck6459
    @kalebuck6459 Рік тому

    In my case I had gotten two keys from a key express van both stopped working shortly after a month. He swapped them both out for me and same issue ended up getting my money back and spending the 200$ extra on OEM keys

  • @ourtexasfamilyvideos62
    @ourtexasfamilyvideos62 Рік тому +1

    For my 2015 Kia, the key must be physically cut with a special machine and then programmed,

    • @jacobz7667
      @jacobz7667 Рік тому

      If you live close to Mexico head down there and have it done

  • @freshdc
    @freshdc Рік тому +2

    What machine are you using ?

  • @theboyisnotright6312
    @theboyisnotright6312 Рік тому

    Friend of mine rented a car and got drunk and lost the fob. 200 for the tow truck and 900 for a new fob. Ouch, expensive drunk.

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Рік тому +1

    Love the Shelby shirt 🐍

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    I think if you loose the master key sometimes that has resulted in having to change the engine management system

    • @The_DuMont_Network
      @The_DuMont_Network Рік тому

      Well, if you "loose" it, then just tighten it. Problem solved.

  • @illiniarmory3142
    @illiniarmory3142 Рік тому +2

    Where are the Ferrari videos

  • @elliotmotola5348
    @elliotmotola5348 Рік тому

    Sam the new ShamWow guy, Vince Offer it’s a compliment he was a great pitch guy. I’m sure you use Oxi-clean

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    Thought like Microsoft your not supposed to organise things so they're a monopoly

  • @mobster2
    @mobster2 Рік тому

    Sam your the man

  • @abgottiful
    @abgottiful Рік тому

    Doing the lord’s work

  • @1393wsc
    @1393wsc Рік тому

    😂it's the brand value. The key cost $15, the logo cost $985

  • @TylerFaulkner-em7cg
    @TylerFaulkner-em7cg Рік тому

    do you have any advice of how to fix bmw

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    Well don't even need to spend money on a car now big savings straightaway 😅🤸😄🤸😆

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    Best get an extra spare before you need it

  • @danny100ization
    @danny100ization Рік тому

    Even new range rovers are breaking down , stay away from these buckets of bolts

  • @powas13
    @powas13 Рік тому

    But what about Audi? All the reading I've done says no, and no locksmiths can do it. And the dealer is ridiculous... $800 and refuses to reprogram the used key I bought for $20.
    Anyone have any luck with Audi/VW?

    • @chadjustice8560
      @chadjustice8560 Рік тому

      As someone who works for VW, you will not find them anywhere else because if there was aftermarket ones they wouldn't program and thats the reason they can't use your used key because more than likely it will not program.

  • @frankfeng6199
    @frankfeng6199 Рік тому

    On my hand 😂😂

  • @AdamAdam-di9bo
    @AdamAdam-di9bo Рік тому +2

    Then you’ll need at least a $500 programmer tool.

    • @Samcrac
      @Samcrac  Рік тому +2

      Which is half the price of one key at the the dealer and way less if you're missing all your keys

    • @lorenzonora8961
      @lorenzonora8961 Рік тому +1

      @@Samcrac if you miss all your keys how do i clone them? 😂

    • @lorenzonora8961
      @lorenzonora8961 Рік тому

      And new range rover let you configure a maximum of 3 keys and then you need to change the security system and all the keys, that is why it cost so much

    • @erickvallad4189
      @erickvallad4189 Рік тому

      ​​@@Samcrachey sam, are you going to answer to lorenzonora?

  • @charleshubert6751
    @charleshubert6751 Рік тому

    "oh and it runs like garbage..."

  • @chuckcts-v3460
    @chuckcts-v3460 Рік тому

    By the time Sam gets the FOB prograned, the Range Rover is down again, will not start even with the new remote.

  • @midnightrider6985
    @midnightrider6985 Рік тому

    Everyone knows a Auto locksmith is always better than going to the main dealership and dealership use Auto locksmiths all the time ….

  • @Philvis77
    @Philvis77 Рік тому

    Anything with the word 'dealership' instantly means major ripoff.

  • @eddieb6472
    @eddieb6472 Рік тому

    Wonder does it work for a Mercedes Benz c230?

  • @TiptronicSS
    @TiptronicSS Рік тому

    Yeah, after watching your video I tried very hard to do the same. But I couldn't find the programming device anywhere. The keyfobs are pretty hard to find as well. I still need them because I need 2 more keys, less urgently, but still needed. Anyone know how to get a hold of these things in West Europe?

  • @goracks69
    @goracks69 Рік тому

    Saved my parents $300 getting a new fob off Amazon for their ‘13 Dodge Grand Caravan.

    • @-Anon-Ymous
      @-Anon-Ymous Рік тому

      Nobody cares. 😊

    • @MazdaRX7007
      @MazdaRX7007 Рік тому

      ​@@-Anon-YmousNo one cares about your opinion either.

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Рік тому

    Thread a long bright ribbon through your key 😅

  • @dimbulb2229
    @dimbulb2229 10 місяців тому

    Well unfortunately there's a lot of people that trust car dealerships in either sales or parts or repair I'm curious in the comments how many of y'all think that car dealerships are fair about pricing on all the above the mentioned

  • @lmora91
    @lmora91 6 місяців тому

    Hey how much was that scan tool🙄

  • @BigBabyK337
    @BigBabyK337 5 місяців тому

    And it runs like garbage lmao

  • @jamgarza1
    @jamgarza1 10 місяців тому

    So I guess you can program this fob using anyone’s car?

  • @tonyrhoton6613
    @tonyrhoton6613 Рік тому

    Ebay

  • @jonsmith6496
    @jonsmith6496 Рік тому +1

    How bout a new vid?

  • @jeffreywoodbury2904
    @jeffreywoodbury2904 Рік тому

    The name of the car it goes to

  • @lifewithjohnny2019
    @lifewithjohnny2019 Рік тому

    And how much is the tool? Lol

  • @dducko
    @dducko Рік тому

    How about a key for a 2012 BMW 335i

  • @thomasjefferson6225
    @thomasjefferson6225 6 місяців тому

    Im gonna steal some cars with this

  • @kinglokimrvegas8687
    @kinglokimrvegas8687 Рік тому

    Only modern car keys are that fucking expensive anything with the chip in it is trash as far as getting new keys made 😂😂