Keys & Locksmith · Mobile, West Midlands
Car Key Programming
- Fully insured
- IMI Master Auto Locksmith
- IMI CANBUS immobiliser fitting
- Approved fitter: CAN-Phantom · Pandora · Scorpion · Meta Trak
01 · Is this you?
Sounds familiar?
- The car says the key isn't recognised, or the immobiliser light stays on
- The remote won't lock or unlock, even with a new battery
- A key works the door but won't start the engine
- A replacement key or remote needs programming to the car
Keys and remotes lose their programming more often than people expect: after a flat car battery, a dropped fob, or work on the car's electrics. Before anything is replaced, we check whether the key simply needs programming again.
If the key itself has failed, we'll tell you, and quote for a new one programmed to the car at the same visit.
02 · Quick quote
A key quote in a minute.
Your reg, the kind of key and what's happened. We'll check what your car needs and call or text you back with a fixed price.
Call-outs Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. We aim to be with you within an hour.
03 · How it works
How it works.
01
Tell us the symptoms
What the key does and doesn't do, and the car's reg, make, model and year.
02
Test the key
At the car we check the key's chip, remote and battery, to find out whether it needs programming or replacing.
03
Program it
The key is programmed to the car with dedicated key equipment, and any keys you no longer have can be removed at the same time.
04
Tested before we go
Locking, unlocking and starting, on every key you have.
04 · Before we start
What we'll need to see.
V5C logbook
Or another document naming you as the registered keeper, such as a finance or lease agreement for the car.
Photo ID
Driving licence or passport, with a name and address that match the ownership document.
Registration and VIN
The reg is enough to start. The 17-digit VIN (bottom of the windscreen, or on the V5C) lets us confirm exactly which key the car takes.
05 · Cost
A fixed price, first.
The price depends on the car and the key it takes, so it's worked out for yours: send the reg, or the make, model and year, and you'll get a fixed quote before anything is booked.
If you're claiming on insurance or key cover, ask for an itemised invoice with the vehicle details on it.
08 · Something else?
Other key problems.
I've lost every key
New keys made at the car, and the lost ones stopped from working.
Lost Car KeysI need a spare key
A second key cut and programmed, before you need it.
Spare Car KeysI'm locked out
Keys locked inside, or a lock that won't open. Opened without damage.
Locked Out of Your CarMy key is broken or worn
Cracked cases, worn buttons, snapped blades and dead remotes.
Car Key & Fob RepairA key has snapped in the lock
Snapped keys removed from doors, boots and ignitions.
Broken Key ExtractionIt's a van
Van keys, spares and lost keys, and opening vans without damage.
Van Keys & DeadlocksIt's a motorbike
Spare and lost motorbike keys, programmed where the bike is.
Motorbike Keys
09 · Where we work
We come to you.
Before you enquire
Questions, answered.
01Could it just be the battery?
Often it is, for a remote that won't lock or unlock. Try a new battery first: the type is printed on the old one, commonly a CR2032 or CR2025. If the car won't start with the key, a battery in the fob is less likely to be the cause.
02How do I start a keyless car with a dead fob?
Most keyless cars have a backup: holding the fob against a marked spot on the steering column or the start button, or in a slot in the console. The car's handbook shows where. If that doesn't work, the fob may need programming.
03What equipment do you use?
Dedicated key programming equipment: the Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro, Autel IM608 and Lonsdor K518 Pro, all carried in the van.
Get a quote
Tell us about the car.
Send the basics. We will check compatibility and contact you by your preferred method—no open calendar and no obligation.