I work/volunteer for a Police Department. We have gotten two 2007 HHR's for cruisers, replacing our Crown Vics (still not in agreement with that decision, but that's another topic). We want to get spare keys made up for all the Officers to have for themselves. The Police Department mechanic claims that if the vehicle was manufactured in 2006 BEFORE November, then we don't have to get programmable spare keys, just keys cut anywhere they can do it (hardware store, key shop, etc.). Is there any truth to that or are we going to have to go and get programmable keys from the dealer or online? We have the originals, so could we purchase programmable blanks and program them ourselves and save money or are we stuck going through the dealer? Thanks for any info in advance.
