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    Key help -- question

    Lost one of the main keys--still have good working master key and one Valet key
    What is best plan to replace the key/ Can I get a copy of the Valet key pretty easy? Is dealer only option for replacement? Can they do it by VIN number with other key gone? Id there a dealer somewhere that offers better price on replacements?
    2001 525I Wagon
    Thanks!!!!!!

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    No doesn't have to be dealer, I bought my 335 from a mechanic shop and everytime I need a new one he just programs them himself, so just find a European mechanic shop and they can do it 100% . Just make sure it's trust worthy. They can't really fk up a key but still, I wouldn't leave my BMW at any shop

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    Having been dealing with BMW for about 20 years I know of no way to get a key, except from the dealer

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    Contacted dealer today says provide ownership proof and $67 for valet style key they order --so two trips to dealer but hey can't complain
    Sounds reasonable and I do not need anything other than a spare so Thanks gang!

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    Visited dealer produced title, registration, ID key ordered was in next day at 9am can't get better than that elected a valet key for $67 full tilt key was $219 all good!!! Was quoted $250 by local repair shop on who knows what of a key

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