Mini car keys
Mini keys for Cooper, Clubman and Countryman
Mini keys are a little different from most, and many owners don’t realise how hard they can be to replace until the only one goes missing. I make spares and replacements at the car.
Mini keys I can help with
Many Minis from around 2007 to 2014 use a round key fob that slots into the dash next to the start button, rather than turning in an ignition. Later Minis use a more conventional smart key, and many have keyless entry.
Since 2001 Mini has been part of BMW, and its keys are closely related to BMW systems. Each key still has to be programmed to your car.
Common Mini key problems
- Round key not recognised when pushed into the slot.
- Remote buttons stopped working.
- Only one key, which is common on used Minis.
- All keys lost.
- Key case cracked or the hidden blade missing.
Not sure which applies? Call and describe what’s happening, or send a WhatsApp with a photo of your key and your reg.
Mini models I’m often asked about
- Mini hatch (One, Cooper and Cooper S)
- Clubman
- Countryman
- Convertible
- Paceman
Not listed? I work on most Mini models, so call with the year and registration and I’ll confirm.
Older Minis with a round key
On many Minis from around 2007 to 2014, the round key slides into a slot next to the start button. If the car doesn’t react when the key goes in, it’s worth trying a spare before assuming the worst. If you don’t have a spare, that’s the time to get one made.
Getting a new Mini 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.
Mini 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
My Mini’s round key isn’t being recognised. Is it broken?
It may have a weak battery or a fault. Try your spare if you have one, then call me and describe what happens when you push it into the slot.
Can you make a Mini key if I’ve lost every one?
For many models, yes. I come to the car and make and programme a new key there.
Is a Mini key the same as a BMW key?
They are closely related because Mini is part of BMW, but each key is set up for its own car.
Other makes and services
- BMW keys1 Series and 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series, 5 Series and more.
- Fiat keys500 and 500X, Panda, Punto and more.
- Volkswagen keysPolo and up!, Golf, T-Roc, T-Cross and Tiguan 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
7 days a week, 9am to 6pm