Smart Key & Proximity Fob in Birmingham
Keyless cars are convenient until the fob dies, gets lost or stops being recognised — then you're going nowhere. We supply, cut (where there's an emergency blade) and program replacement smart keys and proximity fobs at your car, anywhere in Birmingham.
Open 24/7
Nights, weekends, bank holidays
We come to you
Home, work, roadside or car park
Price agreed first
Quoted before we set off
Ownership checked
Photo ID and proof required
Quick answer
Keyless cars are convenient until the fob dies, gets lost or stops being recognised — then you're going nowhere. We supply, cut (where there's an emergency blade) and program replacement smart keys and proximity fobs at your car, anywhere in Birmingham.
Proximity fobs need proper diagnostic programming, not just a battery swap — the car has to learn the fob's identity. We do the full job roadside and test keyless entry, push-button start and remote locking. Call 07425 435697 any time for a phone quote.
How it usually happens
- Lost smart key
- Smart key damaged by water
- Proximity entry stopped working
How it works
- 1Call us with your car's make, model and year
- 2We quote — smart keys vary a lot by make
- 3We travel to you
- 4We program the new proximity fob to the car
- 5We test keyless entry and push-button start
Why a new battery often isn't the fix
Everyone's first move is changing the fob battery, and sometimes that is the fix. But if the fob has lost its pairing, suffered water damage, or the car's keyless module has dropped it from memory, no battery will help. We diagnose properly: fob signal, car-side reception, and pairing status — then fix the actual fault rather than guessing.
Keyless security: what we check
When we program a replacement fob, we can erase lost or stolen fobs from the car's memory so they can't be used to open or start it. We'll also talk you through simple relay-theft precautions, like keeping fobs away from the front door at night. It's part of doing the job properly.
What it costs
It depends on the car — anyone quoting one flat price without asking the make and model is guessing. We confirm the exact figure on the phone before we set off.
- Make and year — smart keys vary widely in cost
- Whether any working key remains
- Dealer-only security on some newer models — we'll tell you honestly
Smart / Proximity Key Fob — questions we get asked
My keyless car won't detect the fob — is it the battery or something worse?
Start with the battery — it's the most common cause and the cheapest fix. If a fresh battery doesn't help, the fob may have lost pairing or failed electronically, or the car's keyless module has an issue. We diagnose all three at the car.
I lost my only smart key — can you make one from nothing?
Yes, in most cases. Like transponder keys, we can generate a new proximity fob from the car's own data and program it in. A small number of the very newest models are manufacturer-locked to dealers — we'll check yours on the phone first.
There's an emergency blade inside my fob — what is it for?
It's a mechanical backup hidden inside the fob. It opens the driver's door if the fob battery dies, and on some cars there's a marked spot to hold the dead fob against to start the engine. We'll show you where yours is when we attend.
Can you delete my lost fob so nobody can use it?
Yes — when we program your replacement, we erase the lost fob from the car's memory. It will no longer unlock or start the car. If the fob was stolen rather than lost, tell us and we'll talk through extra precautions.
Are smart keys more expensive to replace than normal keys?
Generally yes — the fobs themselves cost more and the programming is more involved. We don't publish fixed prices because it varies by car, but we'll quote you on the phone before we set off so there are no surprises.
Smart / Proximity Key Fob in Birmingham — call now
Open 24/7. Tell us your car's make and model and we'll give you an honest price before we set off.
Open 24/7 — nights, weekends and bank holidays included.