Lost Car Key Replacement
Lost your car key? We come to the car, cut and program a replacement on the spot, and agree the price before we start. No tow to a dealer, no waiting days. Call 07425 435697 now — open 24/7.
Don't retrace your steps for the tenth time — read this
Losing a car key is miserable. But here's the good news: you almost certainly don't need a dealer, and you definitely don't need a tow. We cut and program replacement car keys at the roadside, at your home, or wherever the car is sitting. One visit, and you drive away.
The only thing we need from you on the phone: the car's make, model and roughly what year it is, and whether you've got any working key left at all.
How it usually happens
- Dropped or lost on a night out. The most common story we hear. Keys don't survive nights out the way you'd hope.
- Stolen. If your key was stolen, tell us — we'll talk about making sure the old key can never start your car again.
- Left at a venue or workplace. Sometimes it turns up. Sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't, we make you a new one.
What happens when you call
- Tell us about the car.
Make, model, year, and what's happened. Two minutes.
- We give you an honest price.
Exact figure before we set off — not a vague "from" price.
- We come to the car.
Wherever it is. No need to move it.
- We check it's yours.
Photo ID and proof of ownership. Every job.
- We cut and program the new key.
On the spot. You test everything before you pay.
One key lost, or all of them?
Be straight with us on the phone — it changes the job:
- Still have a spare? Simpler and cheaper. We copy from the working key and you're back to two.
- All keys gone? We create a new key from the car's own security data. Takes a bit longer, costs a bit more — but no tow, no dealer, one visit.
If your key was stolen, mention it. We can make sure the missing key is wiped from the car's memory so it can never be used to take your car.
What it costs
Anyone quoting one flat price for "a car key" without asking the make and model is guessing. What actually moves the price:
- Make and year — newer cars use more complex chips and security.
- Key type — basic transponder, flip key, or smart fob. Each is a different job.
- Spare vs. all keys lost — creating from scratch involves more work.
- Time and location — nights and awkward spots cost more. We'll say so upfront.
Exact price on the phone, agreed before we travel, honoured when we arrive. And while we're there, ask about a spare — it's far cheaper than another lost-key job later.
Lost key questions, answered
Do I really not need to go to a dealer?
For most cars, no. We carry the same key-cutting and programming equipment to your location. The exceptions are a small number of very new models with locked-down security — if yours is one, we'll tell you on the phone rather than waste your time.
My key was stolen. Can you stop it being used?
Yes — when we program your new key, we can wipe the stolen one from the car's memory. It won't start the car afterwards. Tell us it was stolen when you call so we make sure it's done.
How long does it take?
Once we're at the car, most replacements are done in a single visit. We'll give you a realistic arrival time when you call, based on where we are and the traffic.
What do I need to prove the car is mine?
Photo ID plus the V5C logbook is ideal. If the logbook's locked in the car (it happens), we'll work with ID plus whatever else you've got — we'll talk it through on the phone.
Should I get a spare while you're there?
Honestly? Yes. A spare cut at the same visit costs far less than calling us out again for another lost key. It's the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy.
Lost car key replacement across Birmingham
Pick your area: