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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 10:44 PM
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Recently acquired a 2005 Coupe in fantastic condition and very low miles. Only 1 key/fob causing me some concern. Checked the forum for what others have done. Decided to go with NeedsWings to create a second key. After contacting them to understand the process and pay in advance,, I dropped off my extra-padded key in an extra-padded envelope at UPS on Friday. They told me it would arrive on Tuesday. Got notified Tuesday afternoon by NeedsWings that it had arrived and they would begin working on it. Much to my surprise, I got notification within a couple days that it was complete and is on its way back to me. UPS delivered it Thursday afternoon. Inside were both my original and the new key in separate padded packages. Instructions (very simple) were included on how to synchronize it with my car. Worked like a champ. Both keys perform as intended. I am so impressed with NeedsWings turnaround time and excellent work, I'd recommend them to anyone. I was very concerned after reading the horror stories of how long owners were still waiting (months) to get delivery from the dealer/manufacturer... I was happy with the cost as well, also based upon rumors of several hundred or even more than a grand. $325 was well worth it for the peace of mind.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jmontana
Recently acquired a 2005 Coupe in fantastic condition and very low miles. Only 1 key/fob causing me some concern. Checked the forum for what others have done.
Decided to go with NeedsWings to create a second key. After contacting them to understand the process and pay in advance,, I dropped off my extra-padded key in an extra-padded envelope at UPS on Friday. They told me it would arrive on Tuesday. Got notified Tuesday afternoon by NeedsWings that it had arrived and they would begin working on it. Much to my surprise, I got notification within a couple days that it was complete and is on its way back to me. UPS delivered it Thursday afternoon. Inside were both my original and the new key in separate padded packages. Instructions (very simple) were included on how to synchronize it with my car. Worked like a champ. Both keys perform as intended.
I am so impressed with NeedsWings turnaround time and excellent work, I'd recommend them to anyone.
I was very concerned after reading the horror stories of how long owners were still waiting (months) to get delivery from the dealer/manufacturer... I was happy with the cost as well, also based upon rumors of several hundred or even more than a grand. $325 was well worth it for the peace of mind.
Rob at Needswings has been supporting the needs of the Crossfire owners for many many years now
He has outstanding service and is in my opinion one of the best !!
Thanks for the feedback here ....its much appreciated !!!

https://needswings.com/chrysler
 
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 10:04 AM
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Dealers no longer supply keys or work on Crossfires. If you ever need a mechanic, go to an independent shop that works on Mercedes.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 10:11 AM
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thank you for the post, happy to help
 
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Old Jul 28, 2024 | 09:31 AM
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Rob at Needswings has been the longest-standing supporter of our cars since I joined the group in 2009. If fact, back then, he was about all there was. You can find cheaper sources of some parts, but, over the past fifteen years, I have seen people waste time and money and frustration when "cheaper" parts and accessories led to trouble. If you put a suspect sensor or part on the engine, it may run just fine, at first, then trouble starts and you have no clue that the new "bargain" part IS the problem.

I might buy a cheap steering stabilizer, but I won't buy cheap ignition or engine parts.

 
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