I recently bought a used 1999 SAAB 9-5. The only problem is I only have one set of key. I wonder if I can get duplicated key from some other places rather than dealership. I tried many website, I can hardly find anything.Any ideas? Thanks alot!
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ANSWERS: 3
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Try going to Ace, Home Depot, or other hardware store in your area, they might be able to copy it for you. Is there a reason you do not want to go to the dealer?
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I would just hunker down and go to the dealer, the quality will be better and you can have the key cut to the vin or the code on the car- better for the locks.
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The price of a new key is trivial, wherever you go. If you are unwilling to go to a dealer, who can duplicate the original from the key code, your best bet is a locksmith. The key cutters (both hardware and operator) in hardware stores can make a working copy, but only if the original is in good condition. A locksmith can make a key that will fit and work, from just about any quality original. I have had usable keys made from both bent and broken originals by a locksmith, plus one for which the correct blank was not available and the locksmith had to rework a slightly different blank to fit the lock.
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