Replacement key genuine or no genuine

[cb300]

Hi all just got a 2007 ML 320cdi but only has one key . Had a quote off my local main dealer (Exeter Devon) of approx £290 ! a quote off a auto locksmith for £170 . Has anyone here had a non main dealer key made for them ? and was it all ok ? I ask this as one auto locksmith i spoke to (who wouldn't touch merc keys ) warned me some locksmiths use Chinese copy keys that he knew gave trouble with the ignition switch .
Cheers

 

[whitenemesis]

How about Mercedes key specialists- Need new Mercedes keys? Replacementmercedeskeys.co.uk

Or, do you have key replacement insurance as part of house or breakdown insurance?

 

[cb300]

Yep I've seen "Replacement Mercedes keys " but they have to see the vehicle (as all do )and I'm in Cornwall !! so no good for me . Umm never thought about the house insurance ! might look into that .Ta