Amethyst
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Both smart keys for my 8-year-old Hyundai, with pushbutton-start ignition, have died. I'd been replacing the batteries more frequently of late, and finally, replacing the battery didn't work. It is still possible to open the car doors with the key (I only have one left - the other fell out of the fob and was lost), and for now, I can even start the car by pressing the fob into the pushbutton. But limping along like this is nervewracking. it's time to replace the smart key.
Both local Hyundai dealerships want $501.00 (with tax) (cash or check ONLY, must pick up at the store) for the key fob, and $175.00 to program it.
I found an identical smart key fob at Autozone, with a 20% off promotion, for $335.54 including tax (credit card accepted). However, it must be programmed at a dealership. Both dealerships say they cannot guarantee the programming would work (one said 50-50 chance it won't). I would still have to pay for the programming regardless.
What do you all say? Do I have to eat almost $700.00?
Both local Hyundai dealerships want $501.00 (with tax) (cash or check ONLY, must pick up at the store) for the key fob, and $175.00 to program it.
I found an identical smart key fob at Autozone, with a 20% off promotion, for $335.54 including tax (credit card accepted). However, it must be programmed at a dealership. Both dealerships say they cannot guarantee the programming would work (one said 50-50 chance it won't). I would still have to pay for the programming regardless.
What do you all say? Do I have to eat almost $700.00?