On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > I took my VW key blank to a locksmith yesterday. He held a magnet to it, > and told me that he wouldn't cut the key on my blank because the steel > would > ruin his cutter! He offered to cut a key on HIS blank, but I already have > one of those. I'll ask around to other locksmiths. I've never heard of > this issue! > Patti > 90 Westy Automatic
Patti, This is becoming increasingly common. They are not discriminating against you or your VW but only against your steel key blanks. Ask around. There are still a few locksmiths around with the equipment to cut steel keys. I don't recall if you are the same Patti who bought e-code headlights from me. If you are or even if you are not, but are in the San Francisco area, Millbrae Lock & Key has cut my steel blanks in the past. Cheers, BenT ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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