2008 Rabbit Key needed? Dealer wants $200...

[bwaz]

I recently picked up a 2008 Rabbit that came with no valet key (No push buttons on it) and thought to get one made. Cap VW wants $80 for the key, and $104 to program the immobilizer. Anyone got a contact online or elsewhere to get one for less? I wouldn't think it would take $104 worth of time to do that?

[s3racing]

It's maybe a 10min job. But correct me if I'm wrong needs to be hooked up to the computer. For the programming. With the odd exception to the rule but then you need 2 already programmed keys plus the one you want to program. Even in the aftermarket world the chipped keys aren't cheap. Not like our good old classic Käfer keys!

[s3racing]

Do you have a key number ? (Blank key part number) then I could call a local dealer here in Europe to see about price here. Bit doubt it would be less here in CH.

[bwaz]

I'd still have to get the immobilizer setup here at the dealership... from what they tell me. Maybe cheaper in Seattle?