Spare key for Audi A3

[smoggy]

A family member has bought a 2007 Audi A3 and it only had 1 key

He has been to a key cutter but he couldn't cut it as the last digits of the code were blanked out and said locked
is there any way of getting a key cut without having to go to Audi and pay top whack.
The key doesn't need to work remotely but needs to be able to start engine.

Thanks in advance...smoggy

[rapidlocksmiths]

any key cutter should be able to read and cut a key blade without an issue , programming is a tad trickier , this will be a precoded transponder so you will need someone with the right kit to sniff out the component security bytes to precode the key before programming , ecu type and engine will determine which kit can do this .

[smoggy]

does this mean the car needs to be taken to someone to find out that info

[rapidlocksmiths]

an auto locksmith with the kit will come to the car and do it on site , or you can take your car to them , but yes they need to plug in to the car . the alternative is to order the pre cut key coded with the precoding from audi , then most auto locksmiths can code it in with most kit they use .

3d group in nottingham can order the precoded pre cut key from audi for you , then it just needs someone with a decent programmer to pull pin and code it in.

[smoggy]

OK mate, thanks for the info I'll pass it on
I'm pretty sure will be able to find someone local in the Teesside area