Reply With QuoteHey Willem, This is the thread I was talking about. Was notified today that my second key is fixed and on its way home! $100 isn't chicken feed, but I tell you what it's great not having to walk to the drivers door every time!
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Hi All,
Just reporting a VERY cost efficient experience with getting my P38 Key repaired. Used this mob on the UK e-bay (refer link below). Turnaround was approx 2 weeks, he rebuilt the internals of mine which had dodgy buttons, missing and damaged battery contacts, no batteries, worn button cover and essentially could not work as a remote opening device (could only use key in door).
Cost of 55.99 GBP which is a little over 90 AUD plus I payed 20 AUD for tracked postage to the UK (they cover the return). My total spend around 110 AUD for what is functioning like a new key (bearing in mind thats only after one day!). The warranty is 90 days so I feel pretty happy that they back their work.
Will report any issues if/when they arise, but for now, its the best solution I have been able to find. Only complaint is Paypal seem to rip you off about 5% on their exchange rate. Thanks to 33chinacars who pointed this guy out a few "key query" threads ago.
Regards, Dave & the 'pretty pig'
P.S. Will tomorrow be sending my second key!
REPAIR Service for Range Rover P38 Remote Car Key Fob - eBay Other Security Electrical, Security Electrical, Car Accessories, Vehicle Parts Accessories. (end time 26-May-10 07:57:51 AEST)
Last edited by p38arover; 28th September 2011 at 07:30 AM. Reason: corrected name of advisor
Wizard
SubscriberHey Willem, This is the thread I was talking about. Was notified today that my second key is fixed and on its way home! $100 isn't chicken feed, but I tell you what it's great not having to walk to the drivers door every time!
Master
saved it in 'favourites' for poss. future use
thanks for the headsup
..................tasi
Wizard
SubscriberGlad someone used my suggestion and has had a good result. Well done Dave
Gary
Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comI wonder if they can clone keys? I have only one and I can't get a second one as my lockset has been changed by a dealer and they didn't update the LR database with the new key no.
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Wizard
SubscriberHey 33chinacars, it was indeed a TOP suggestion! Wasn't sure who posted it earlier in the piece and credited Ron previously! Big up for you mate THEY ARE AN EASY (AND REASONABLY CHEAP) ALTERNATIVE FIX FOR DAMAGED KEYS!
Sorry Ron, not sure if they can do cloning... its worth asking though, they seem to have a few things going on.
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BUMP UP
Bumped up for Martin
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The old link was dead... I am pretty sure I have found the same guy again though... Just jump onto ebay.co.uk and do a search for item: 180715454715 for future ref. the guys e-bay business name is vmk-autolocksmith
By way of an update, both my keys are still working well more than a year later.
Last edited by DT-P38; 29th September 2011 at 10:21 PM. Reason: more info
Wizard
SubscriberThis may also interest some of you tech heads
Key programmer ???
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Gary
Wizard
Just to bump this up again with the repairers e-mail
info@vmkautolocksmith.co.uk
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