Replacement car keys for lost, damaged and failed keys
Keys fail in more ways than people expect: lost entirely, snapped, water-damaged, worn past the point of turning, or electronically dead so the car no longer responds. We replace all of them.
Because the right answer depends on your situation, this page points you to the specific service that fits. Whatever the case, the starting point is the same — identify the vehicle, then price the work.
Find the situation that matches yours
- You still have a working key and want another — see spare car keys, the simplest and cheapest route.
- Every key is lost or stolen — see lost car keys for what happens next.
- The key works mechanically but the buttons or start function have failed — this is usually a repair or replacement plus programming.
- The key is damaged or worn — a new key cut and coded to the vehicle, with the old one removed if needed.
What affects the work on your vehicle
Vehicle key work is not one flat job. Make, model, year, key type and whether a working key exists all change the procedure and the equipment needed.
Some manufacturers restrict key data more tightly than others, and on certain newer vehicles a manufacturer or dealer route is required. We will tell you straight if that is the case rather than send a technician on a wasted visit.
- Key type: basic transponder, remote, or smart proximity key
- Whether a working key is still available
- Vehicle age and the security platform it uses
- Manufacturer restrictions on key data for that model
How pricing works
We do not quote blind. AccuKey IQ identifies your vehicle from the registration, determines the key type and shows a fixed price for the work on screen.
If you want to confirm an appointment, you pay a small deposit and we confirm the slot. The quoted price is the price you pay.
Working across the North West — see the areas we cover.
Common questions
- Is a replacement key cheaper than a dealer key?
- Often, but not always — it depends on the vehicle and whether a genuine manufacturer key is required. AccuKey® gives you the actual quote for your car rather than a guess.
- Can you replace a key that snapped in the ignition?
- Usually. We can supply and code a new key; if part of the blade is still in the lock, tell us when booking so we allow for removal.
- My remote has stopped working — do I need a whole new key?
- Not always. Sometimes it is a battery, a resynchronisation or a repairable fault. We will check before replacing anything.
Other vehicle key work we handle
Worth reading before you book
An honest breakdown of what moves the price, and why a vehicle-specific quote is the only useful answer.
Both routes are legitimate. The deciding factor is usually your vehicle, not the badge on the building.
Two jobs that sound similar and are not. What changes when the vehicle has no working key at all.
See the price for your vehicle before anyone attends.
Enter your registration to identify your exact vehicle and key type, then see a fixed price.
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