VW Golf key programming

[Russ]

I've recently damaged the transponder chip in the one and only key for my MK4 Golf rendering it un-drivable. I'm bought a new chip and fitted it to the key but it now needs to be programmed to the cars immobiliser.

Is there anybody on here that is able to program transponder chips or can recommend someone that can? I've tried my local VW dealer but they can only do it if the car is there with them (will need to be towed there) and local auto locksmiths are quoting £100+ just to program the chip to the car.

Just wondering if there was anyone on here local to me (I'm in Bromyard, Herefordshire) with the programming tools that could offer me a better quote?

Thanks in advance

[Russ]

No one able to help?

[composimmonite]

£100 seems a good price. I thought I'd lost the key to my Peugeot van and was quoted over £300 for another. Our previous Chrysler Neon immobiliser stopped recognising the transponder and bill was £650 for 2 keys reprogrammed.

[Russ]

Yep i bit the bullet in the end and paid the £100. All sorted now! Thanks anyway

[barty]

you wouldnt have got it much cheaper than that anyway, think i paid £70 for a new key for my freelander