[Method] Is it safe to buy PIN codes online for a 2016 Holden Caprice?

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How can I access my 2016 Holden Caprice's key code to program new keys?

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Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Holden Caprice as well.

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 Holden Caprice.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2016 Holden Caprice!

Just what I needed! My 2016 Holden Caprice has been acting up lately.

This just might solve my 2016 Holden Caprice's ignition issue.

My 2016 Holden Caprice's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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