Car Key Help
Questions that come up on the phone most days, answered properly rather than padded out.
Guides
- What Should I Do If I've Lost My Only Car Key?Losing the last key does not mean the car has to be recovered anywhere.
- Can a Locksmith Replace a Key Without the Original?An original key is convenient, but on most cars it is not essential.
- Why Has My Car Key Suddenly Stopped Working?A key that worked yesterday and not today usually has a short list of causes.
- Remote Key vs Smart Key — What's the Difference?The two look similar and behave very differently.
- How Does a Transponder Car Key Work?The chip is the reason a copied blade alone will not start a car.
- Can a Damaged Car Key Be Repaired?Most damage is physical, and the electronics inside are often fine.
- Do I Need the Main Dealer for a New Car Key?For most vehicles there is a choice, and it affects how the car gets there.
- What Information Is Needed for a Replacement Key Quote?Five or six pieces of information decide almost everything about the job.
- Can an Auto Locksmith Make a Key for a Van?Vans follow the same principles, with a few extra quirks.
- Why Does My Vehicle Say Key Not Detected?It is a communication problem, not necessarily a broken key.
- Can a Spare Key Be Programmed From an Existing Key?Having one working key makes adding another considerably simpler.
Question about your own vehicle?
A two-minute call with the registration usually settles it.