Kia car keys
Kia keys for Sportage, Ceed, Picanto and Niro
Kia has gone from budget choice to one of the most popular makes in the UK, so there are plenty of Kia keys getting worn out and lost. Spares, replacements and broken flip keys — I do them at the car.
Kia keys I can help with
Many Kias, especially older Picantos, Rios, Ceeds and Sportages, use a flip key. Newer and higher-spec models usually have a smart key with keyless entry and push-button start, with an emergency blade inside.
Kia is part of the same group as Hyundai, and some of their keys are similar. Every key still has to be matched to your car.
Common Kia key problems
- Flip key blade snapped or the hinge worn loose.
- Smart key not detected.
- Only one key on a used Kia.
- Remote buttons no longer working.
- All keys lost.
Not sure which applies? Call and describe what’s happening, or send a WhatsApp with a photo of your key and your reg.
Kia models I’m often asked about
- Picanto
- Rio and Stonic
- Ceed and XCeed
- Sportage
- Niro
- Sorento
Not listed? I work on most Kia models, so call with the year and registration and I’ll confirm.
Smart keys on newer Kias
Many newer Sportage, Niro and Sorento models are hands-free, so you may not notice the smart key is failing until the car won’t start. Warnings on the dash, or needing to hold the key close to the start button, are early signs worth acting on.
Getting a new Kia key
Call 07780 672297 or fill in the quote form with your registration. Once the price is agreed by phone, I travel to you anywhere from Chelmsford up to Bury St Edmunds, make the key at the car and check it all works with you there.
Price
The price depends on the model, the year and the type of key, so I don’t list one figure. Call or use the quote form and I’ll always confirm the price by phone before any work starts. Work comes with a 1-year guarantee.
Kia and the model names on this page are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe the vehicles I work on. Ipswich Mobile Car Locksmith is an independent mobile locksmith and is not a dealer, and is not affiliated with or approved by any vehicle manufacturer.
Questions people ask
Can you fix a broken Kia flip key?
Often. If the remote still works, a new case and blade can be fitted and cut to your car. If not, I can make and programme a full replacement.
Do you do Kia smart keys?
Yes, for many models with keyless entry and push-button start.
I bought a used Kia with one key. Can you make a spare?
Yes. A spare made while you still have a working key is the simplest way to avoid being stranded later.
Are Kia and Hyundai keys the same?
Some are similar because the brands are related, but each key has to be set up for your own car.
Other makes and services
- Hyundai keysi10, i20, i30 and more.
- Nissan keysMicra and Note, Juke, Qashqai and more.
- Toyota keysAygo and Aygo X, Yaris, Auris and Corolla and more.
- All car makesSee every make I cover, from Ford to Mitsubishi.
- Spare car keysA second key cut and programmed while you still have one that works.
- Lost car keysEvery key lost or stolen? A new key made at the car, with no tow to a dealer.
- Key fob repairCracked case, worn buttons or remote stopped working? Fobs repaired and programmed.
Where I cover
Fully mobile from Chelmsford up to Bury St Edmunds. Pick your town for local details.
- Ipswich
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Bury St Edmunds
- Stowmarket
- Felixstowe
- Woodbridge
- Sudbury
- Braintree
- Witham
- Hadleigh
- Halstead
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Harwich
- Manningtree
- Kesgrave
- Needham Market
- Maldon
- Haverhill
- Framlingham
Need a car locksmith today?
Call, use the quote form, or message the Facebook Page. I’ll confirm the price by phone before any work starts. I come to you at home, at work or at the roadside, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.
WhatsApp us a photo of your key and your reg
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