Cheaper alternative for transponder key

[nick_sixx]

Hey guys,

I recently lost my spare key for my car, and have been quoted $250 for a new one. Happy to pay it is its the only option, but my parents recently picked up a generic VW-style key for their Golf and had it encoded for under $100. Is there anything similar available for a mk5 astra?

Thanks

[hazrd]

I know that Mister Minit (the little key shops they have in the shopping centres) tend to have a fairly decent range of generic transponder keys. Maybe give them a buzz and see if they have something?

[nick_sixx]

Hmmm I've tried them but they said they couldn't do it. Maybe he just couldn't be bothered haha. My brother got one made for his 1 series by them so maybe I just went to a dud

[gravy258]

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?31367-Opel-logo-Astra-H-spare-key-suppliers&highlight=

the ebay guy cutting the keys isn't around. for advanced keys you have to make an account first.
I've bought a two Astra H transponder keys now (different cars) and Advanced keys are the most reliable and cheapest.

They now cut keys to code it appears