How much does it cost if a 2001 VW beetle key is lost and no key code is availible?

I lost the VW key to my beetle. I have no key code how much will VW charge me?How much does it cost if a 2001 VW beetle key is lost and no key code is availible?I always advise clients to have at least three keys to their vehicle: a main key that has a remote; a valet key that can only open the door and start the vehicle (does not unlock the glove box or boot (trunk) or some models the rear seat back release lock) and give this key to the valet at the parking lot; and a back up key (sub master) which will unlock or lock all the doors/boot/glove box/rear seat back release but has no keyless entry remote.

Because you have no key code, an independent locksmith cannot cut you a key; however, your local VW agency can obtain the key code for you via the VW dealership computer information system in a few minutes. Some agents may charge for this service, others won't, so call around. Even with the code, in my limited experience, most locksmiths won't be able to help you as they may or may not carry the proper blanks to cut your key from code and even if they do have the correct blanks, they still need to be programmed to the vehicle computer before they can start the vehicle. A good locksmith will have the computer key cutter that can cut the key from code and also have the expensive universal key programmer that will allow the keys to be programmed to the vehicle. This won't be cheap; keys run anywhere from $25 USD to $200 USD, depending upon type and place of purchase. The least expensive type is the valet or the sub master type, neither of which includes the keyless entry remote.

Although you can purchase blanks on the web, I advise against it. You might save a few dollars, but you'll have to run around trying to find a locksmith who will cut the key for you. Most locksmiths that I deal with will not cut a blank that they did not supply and even if they will cut a blank that you bring to them, they won't warrant the cut or the operation of the key that they didn't directly sell you.
Prices vary a lot for labour; indepedent locksmiths in my area of California charge between $85 to $150 per hour and the normal charges to programme keys seems to run about $100 USD or so. All the key(s) should be programmed at the same time, keys that aren't programmed at the same time won't start the car, though they can still open door and unlock the ignition.

For most people, ordering the key(s) from the local VW agency is the best thing to do; in most cases, the dealership can order the key(s) on a priority overnight order (if the parts warehouse does daily orders; where I'm at if the order is in by 2pm, normally, we'll get the item by the next normal business day M-F) without any additional charges. If you're ordering after the daily order cut off time or you only have weekly orders, then you option is to place the order as a OVERNIGHT Priorty order that cannot be cancelled. Additional charges will apply based upon wholesale dealership cost and the number of line items on the special order. Your local dealership can advise on this.

Once you obtain the pre-cut keys (cut to the original lock set that was installed by VIN), then they still need to be programmed to you car. The charge varies a lot, so call around before having the keys cut and the car towed over to the dealership (or independent VW specialist), but around my area the charge run from .5 to 1.5 hours of labour x the posted hourly rate, with an average cost of 1.0 hours of labour. Labour rates run from about $95 USD or so for the independent shops, to upwards of $175 per hour at the dealerships. Our rate is $160 per hour of labour.

In my area, the cost of the valet %26amp;/or sub master key is about $50 USD each; the keyless entry key runs about $140 USD or so. Figuring between labour and the recommended three key set up that wrote about earlier, you can figure about $340 USD, (at an independent NON VW dealership-- upwards towards $400 USD at a dealership) in plus tax here in my area of CALIFORNIA.
Note: some independent VW shops have the ability to cut keys and programme them for you, so once again, call around before you start having your car towed.

Hope this helps, a car nut.How much does it cost if a 2001 VW beetle key is lost and no key code is availible?If you take the door lock to a locksmith, he can make a key for it for about $30.

It will not be programmed to activate the proximity sensor, so you will have to just the starter solenoid in order to get it started.

But they the dealer can deactivate the sensor for about $25, if you find an honest dealship.How much does it cost if a 2001 VW beetle key is lost and no key code is availible?About $200