A spare key is more than a cut blade
Depending on the vehicle, a replacement can involve a mechanical blade, an immobiliser transponder and remote locking functions. A blade that opens the door is not necessarily a key that starts the engine. Tell us whether you need a basic spare, remote buttons or a replacement for a keyless fob.
Send the registration or make, model and year, together with your postcode. Confirm that you have a key which starts the vehicle, not just one which opens it. This helps us distinguish a spare-key request from an all-keys-lost job.
What to have ready
Keep the vehicle and its working key available at the agreed location. Mention any intermittent starting or remote-locking problems so we arrive with the right plan.
Ask which functions are included in the quote and what documents will be required to establish your authority to access the vehicle. If more than one person uses the car, check which existing keys need to be available for the agreed work.
An estimate for your particular vehicle
Our existing price guidance puts spare car keys from around £80. Send your reg and postcode and we'll confirm the price for your vehicle before we set off.
If you no longer have any working keys, choose our all-keys-lost service instead. If a key is present but will not start the engine, describe the symptoms so we can discuss programming or another possible problem.
Your questions
Does a spare need programming?
Many vehicle keys need electronic programming as well as cutting. The requirement depends on the vehicle and the key type; send your details for a compatibility check.
Can I get a quote with just my postcode?
We also need the registration or make, model and year, plus whether a working key is available. Those details determine the type of job.