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Hi all
I'm new to the forum but have read back through all the various threads on red and blue keys.
I've just got a 2001 Brava. I've only got the red key. From what I've read, I can get new blue keys from Fiat or I can go to a locksmith and get them cut, or I can get blue blanks and re-code them myself (following instructions elsewhere on the forum).
Getting them from Fiat is expensive.
Getting them from a locksmith may mean that they just clone my red key therefore giving me more copies of the red key.
Getting the blanks (eg online) and re-coding them myself seems to be the best option (although not the easiest).
I suppose my question is, if I go to a locksmith and they just clone the red key, does it matter? I will still have a spare key and fairly easily and cheaply. Or is this bad for the car in some way? I suppose I don't really understand the reason for there being red and blue keys in the first place!
Sorry for bringing this whole key thing up again, but it's all new to me and I would really appreciate any help people can give me.
I'm new to the forum but have read back through all the various threads on red and blue keys.
I've just got a 2001 Brava. I've only got the red key. From what I've read, I can get new blue keys from Fiat or I can go to a locksmith and get them cut, or I can get blue blanks and re-code them myself (following instructions elsewhere on the forum).
Getting them from Fiat is expensive.
Getting them from a locksmith may mean that they just clone my red key therefore giving me more copies of the red key.
Getting the blanks (eg online) and re-coding them myself seems to be the best option (although not the easiest).
I suppose my question is, if I go to a locksmith and they just clone the red key, does it matter? I will still have a spare key and fairly easily and cheaply. Or is this bad for the car in some way? I suppose I don't really understand the reason for there being red and blue keys in the first place!
Sorry for bringing this whole key thing up again, but it's all new to me and I would really appreciate any help people can give me.