key lost Lexus is200 2000 petrol 2.0 auto

[jackcramerr]

What will be the process of getting a new key for a locked out is200 ? How much expense am I looking at ?

Thanks. 

[Verbout]

Does your house insurance cover this loss?

[jackcramerr]

it's not my car.

Story is like this. A neighbour died and their relatives cannot find the key. So the other neighbour's have seen me working on my car and thought I could help them. These other neighbour want the car out of the street so they can get a parking space for themselves. the next of kin don't seem interested and I do not think they can afford anything. Car has been sitting there for nearing a year now.

So I am just trying to understand how much keys will cost to start the banger out of the way. done about 130k miles and has advisories. 

[Mike Hartland]

I would guess that the cost would easily run into the £100's. If the new owners are not bothered with it and it has been there for a year then it is probably untaxed and worth getting the authorities to take a look and then take it away.

[Cougar]

The AA now do a car entry and key cutting service, its around £150 

[jackcramerr]

Thanks Cougar. I will give them a call and ask for costs. Lexus said they would need to replace the control module and that would cost 2000 pounds. two keys would cost 380 pounds. 

Funny how car is cheaper than the parts.

[jackcramerr]

Called AA. it's not classed as a break down and they said to contact a lock smith. They advised AA will call a locks smith themselves and charge for break down and the lock smith. so a tip.

[jackcramerr]

Called lock smith they said they can't do anything for the lexus and it has to be the dealer. 

I think the car isn't insured but taxed and mot. And it's parked on a disabled bay on street. Pensioners don't seem too chuffed.

[easye1]

13 hours ago, jackcramerr said:

Thanks Cougar. I will give them a call and ask for costs. Lexus said they would need to replace the control module and that would cost 2000 pounds. two keys would cost 380 pounds. 

Funny how car is cheaper than the parts.

can lexus breakers not provide the parts and key for you ?