I've had one of my old business cards over my VIN since I've had the car. Old news.

 

they can cut a key to open the door(valet key) but it wont start the car and you can always trace who cut the key b/c i know on newer hondas/acuras you need a key code that you get from the honda interactive network

 

Thats not true for all cars. There's some new Toyotas that you can cut a key for and it will start the car. I've had keys cut at work to move cars before. Also think about it, is the theif gonna do this for a car that needs a special key or a car that doesn't? If he knows to go this route, he probably already knows which cars he can get and which he can't.

 

For VW, i require Registration, Drivers License, and a Passport. And Car has to be present.

 

I have a damn busch gardens parking thingy stuck over mine... not beacause i want it there... I can't get it out.

 

Well sorry to waste your time for all of you who knew this. I never thought of covering my vin but I will now. I was just trying to help out some people who didn't know about it. And i'm sure there are dealerships that will cut a key without asking for all the info......Just like cashiers are supposed to ask for ID when you use a credit card. How many times does that happen?

 

true. and most new models now, have a immobilizer of some sort.

 

I understand the first two, but the last two? If you get your keys locked into your car...how are you gonna have the car present? What if you don't own a passport?

 

I lost the keys to my MKIV Supra back when I first bought it, and it was not that big of a hassle to get the single key cut from Toyota using my VIN. I did need the bill of sale and my ID, but that's easy to get around, IMO. It is scary. Luckily there is a log of someone doing it so you cna check the locsal delerships and see if you have had a key cut lately for your VIN.

Good post.

 

Well It doesnt have to be a passport, it can be a military id.. goverment id.. anything with a second photo for verification..

Car has to be present due to Sidewinder keys being a bitch to cut. and even if u do it w/laser u still have to make refinements to the key as it isnt perfect all the time..

and also i can charge an hour labor hahaha