In reply to the letter from Michael Parker of Portslade (The Argus, October 7), asking if anyone had a new car key costing more than £71.65: yes, mine cost a lost more.

When my Renault key wore out I had to pay £110 when I ordered the new key. When it came in, I had to pay another £64 to have it programmed into my car’s computer system.

Sheila Burton Birling Street, Eastbourne Bad service southern may be investing heavily in additional trains, but this does nothing to solve the immediate problem.

Its service, especially to London Bridge, has deteriorated this year. The most recent kick in the teeth for commuters was the replacement of the rolling stock on September 6 with out-of-date Gatwick Express rolling stock on the 07.33 Brighton to London Bridge service.

This train is now formed of only ten coaches instead of 12 and there has been a reduction in first class seats from 72 to 48, with customers paying in excess of £5,000 finding themselves having to stand.

I am confident in stating that the train has yet to arrive at London Bridge on time.

I don’t think Southern appreciates the growing feeling of animosity from their customers. Perhaps their bosses should commute to London Bridge each day and see how they like it.

Come on Southern, it is time for action. Don’t treat London Bridge commuters as second-rate citizens.

Julian Purvey
Ryecroft, Haywards Heath