The owner of a BMW caught the attention of internet users after revealing how much he had to pay for a new car key after losing his original.
Craig posted a video on TikTok explaining that he had lost the key to his BMW. He was then informed that the only way to replace it was to buy a new one from a dealership.
However, he was completely shocked when he went to the dealership and discovered he would have to pay $856 for a new remote for his 2015 BMW.
“It’s a 2015 [car], not fancy at all. How did this end up costing a thousand? Are you kidding me?” he lamented in the caption of his post.
In the comments, internet users were equally stunned. “It’s cheaper to destroy the car and pay the $500 deductible to buy a new one,” joked a TikTok user.
But despite Craig’s initial claim, many pointed out that a BMW dealership is not the only place to get a new remote.
“You don’t need to take your remote to BMW. Literally, anyone can program them,” argued a commenter identifying themselves as a “BMW technician.”
Meanwhile, others suggested that any locksmith could also make new keys for the car. “Man, go to a locksmith. It’ll cost around $250,” recommended one commenter.
Finally, another user told him to program his phone to function as a remote for the car. “Program your phone as a digital key. I haven’t used a remote in almost 3 years,” they shared.
Photo and video: TikTok @craigthatgolfguy. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@craigthatgolfguy It’s a 2015 … ain’t nothing fancy how’d this come out to g? Are you fobbing kidding me? #bmw #cars #mechanic #fyp ♬ original sound –
