Spare Car Key in Birmingham
One key is no keys — lose it and you're stuck. We cut and program spare car keys at your car, anywhere in Birmingham, so you've got a backup before you ever need it. Cloning from a working key is quick, straightforward and far cheaper than an all-keys-lost job later.
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
One key is no keys — lose it and you're stuck. We cut and program spare car keys at your car, anywhere in Birmingham, so you've got a backup before you ever need it. Cloning from a working key is quick, straightforward and far cheaper than an all-keys-lost job later.
We handle blades, transponder chips and proximity fobs, testing every spare to lock, unlock and start the car. Call 07425 435697 for a quote on the phone — and if you've already lost your only key, we do that too.
How it usually happens
- Only one key and it's wearing out
- Bought a used car with one key
- Want a backup before it's needed
How it works
- 1Call us with your car's make, model and year
- 2We quote before setting off
- 3We travel to you
- 4We cut and program the spare from your existing key
- 5You test both keys
Why a spare now beats a replacement later
Cutting a spare from a working key is a fraction of the cost and time of generating a key from nothing. The programming session is the expensive part, and it's already running when we make your spare. Most people who call us for an all-keys-lost job tell us they kept meaning to get a spare — this is your sign.
What kinds of spare we can make
Standard blades, remote fobs, transponder keys and proximity/smart keys — whatever your car uses, we duplicate it. We test the spare exactly like the original: remote locking, blade in the door, and engine start with the immobiliser handshake. If your car is one of the very few newest models with manufacturer-locked security, we'll tell you on the phone.
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.
- Key type — basic transponder, flip key or smart fob
- Make and year
- Whether programming is needed
Spare Car Key — questions we get asked
How much cheaper is a spare than replacing a lost key?
We don't publish fixed prices because it genuinely varies by car, but a spare from a working key is substantially cheaper than an all-keys-lost generation — the call-out and programming are the costly parts, and one visit covers both keys. Call 07425 435697 and we'll quote you.
Can you make a spare if my key is worn but still works?
Yes — and sooner is better than later. A worn key gives us enough to read the cuts, but once it stops working you're into all-keys-lost territory. If your key is getting temperamental, get the spare cut now.
Will the spare work exactly like my original?
Yes. We test lock, unlock and engine start before we leave. If your original has remote central locking or a proximity function, the spare gets the same.
I want extra keys for the family — can you do more than one spare?
Of course. Once we're set up at your car with the programming session running, adding extra keys is quick. Ask on the phone and we'll quote for the full set.
My key has a cracked case but still works — can you just replace the case?
Often, yes — if the blade and electronics are fine, a new case is a cheap fix. But if the buttons are failing too, it may be smarter to get a proper spare programmed while the original still works. We'll look and advise honestly.
Spare Car Key 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.