Lost Your Car Key With No Spare? Here's What Happens Next
No spare, no key at all? Don't panic — this is fixable without a tow to the dealer. We create a new key from your car's own security data, at the car, in one visit. Call 07425 435697 now — open 24/7.
First, the reassurance
Losing your only car key feels catastrophic. It isn't. In the trade this is called "all keys lost", and it's a routine job for a proper auto locksmith. Your car's immobiliser holds the data we need — we read it, generate a new key, program it, and you drive away. No tow truck, no dealer appointment next week.
What happens, step by step
- You call with the car's details.
Make, model, year. This decides the method, so be as accurate as you can.
- We quote the full job.
All-keys-lost costs more than a spare — you'll get the exact figure, not a range.
- We come to the car.
It doesn't need to move. Drive, car park, roadside — we work where it sits.
- We verify it's yours — carefully.
With no key to prove ownership, expect thorough ID and paperwork checks. This protects you.
- We create and program the new key.
From the car's data, on the spot. You test everything before paying.
What you'll need
- Photo ID — driving licence or passport.
- Proof of ownership — V5C logbook is ideal. If it's locked in the car, tell us on the phone and we'll talk through alternatives.
- Patience with the checks — we're deliberately careful on all-keys-lost jobs. It's what a legitimate locksmith does.
What it costs (honestly)
All-keys-lost is the most involved key job, and it's priced that way. The car's make, year and key type decide the figure — a basic transponder on an older car versus a smart fob on something new are very different jobs. You'll get the exact price on the phone before we travel.
One tip: when we're done, get a spare cut there and then. It's a fraction of what you've just paid, and it means this never happens again.
What NOT to do
- Don't order a cheap blank online first. Some won't program to your car, and you'll have paid twice.
- Don't let anyone start without checking ID. A locksmith who'll make a key from scratch without verifying ownership is one to avoid.
- Don't assume the dealer is cheaper. Dealer key + programming + tow usually costs more than a mobile locksmith, and takes days.