What tool for reading vw immo and coding keys

**jimspeed** · 3rd March, 2017, 07:20 PM

We sell a lot of skoda and vw cars and would appreciate being able to read the pin codes and program new keys in as we always sell the cars with 2 keys and at the moment have to pay an auto lock Smith to do this.
Any recommendations
Thanks jim

**camelgd** · 3rd March, 2017, 10:55 PM

Really?.... You come on a locksmith forum, want someone to tell you what tool to use, to take away work from the very people you are asking! Don't be surprised if you do not get any help here, on a LOCKSMITH Forum.

**newone** · 4th March, 2017, 12:56 AM

at least he is honest...

**rola1971** · 4th March, 2017, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by jimspeed

We sell a lot of skoda and vw cars and would appreciate being able to read the pin codes and program new keys in as we always sell the cars with 2 keys and at the moment have to pay an auto lock Smith to do this.
Any recommendations
Thanks jim

buy supervag and you happy

**camelgd** · 4th March, 2017, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by newone

at least he is honest...

Honest? You realize he is a used car salesman...

**shafo** · 4th March, 2017, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by camelgd

Honest? You realize he is a used car salesman...

ROLMFAO

**newone** · 4th March, 2017, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by camelgd

Honest? You realize he is a used car salesman...

i read his post...he could say he is a new locksmith but he didnt,so i give him that

**obdsystems** · 4th March, 2017, 04:29 PM

Look through the forum - we locksmiths can't stop you.

The best kit is still genuine Abritus in my view which would cost you more than paying odd key to a locksmith.

And personally think it's better to stick to selling cars, and leave the business of keys to a professional.

**KILL_THE_IMMO** · 4th March, 2017, 05:09 PM

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**yugo45** · 5th March, 2017, 03:11 AM

Simple solution make you buyer of vehicle to pay for key and all happy, you , buyer and locksmith .

By the time you invest money in good tool ( 2000-3000 euros), and learn how to do this it will cost you 5x more then pay someone who does it all day every day this.
It is not just tool what you need, it is long way knowledge , and that comes first.

**super jumbe** · 5th March, 2017, 12:55 PM

Rumours most new cars coming out is going to be the end of locksmith business, electric cars with fingerprints recognitions no key and no smart keys only the owner able to start the car, if he dies you need to take it to dealers for re programming.

**yugo45** · 5th March, 2017, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by super jumbe

if he dies you need to take it to dealers for re programming.

Simple solution , Cut his finger when he die

**camelgd** · 5th March, 2017, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by super jumbe

Rumours most new cars coming out is going to be the end of locksmith business, electric cars with fingerprints recognitions no key and no smart keys only the owner able to start the car, if he dies you need to take it to dealers for re programming.

I believe strongly in the Law of Unintended Consequences,also known as "I didn't see that coming". Electronics fail, batteries fail, mechanical by-pass will be around for a while longer.Yes,this website is a testament to the trend you are talking about,but the change will be gradual enough that old fogies like me will have retired long since.

**super jumbe** · 5th March, 2017, 07:15 PM

You do not need to be just lock smith you need to be mechanic as well, at the moment every thing is connected to ecu for coding, keys, dash, immobox, ecu, abs, gearbox, steering motor, etc, I could not figure is this for securities reasons when you are able to pick any car keys by applying to dvla for lock book in your name without owners concert!!!

**jimspeed** · 5th March, 2017, 10:40 PM

To be fair I'm not a used car salesman I'm a car technician and my boss has asked me to look into saving the firm some money and the inconvenience of waiting on 3rd parties as locksmiths appear to be about as reliable as plumbers at the moment. I'm not after cutting my own keys just the ability to program them once cut.