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Volkswagen car keys

Volkswagen keys for Golf, Polo, Tiguan and VW vans

The VW flip key has been around for a long time, and after years in a pocket it’s often the spring, the blade or the buttons that fail first. I also make keys from scratch when every key is lost, at home, at work or at the roadside.

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Volkswagen keys I can help with

Most Volkswagens from the early 2000s onwards use a flip key with the remote built into the fob. Newer models may have Keyless Access, where the car unlocks as you touch the handle and starts with a button.

Volkswagen shares many parts with Audi, Škoda and SEAT, and their keys are often closely related. Even so, each car still needs its key programmed to it before it will start the engine.

Common Volkswagen key problems

  • Flip blade won’t spring open, or flips out on its own.
  • Rubber buttons split, or the remote has stopped responding.
  • Key cracked after being dropped or sat on.
  • Every key lost, including the spare.
  • Only one key, often after buying the car used.

Not sure which applies? Call and describe what’s happening, or send a WhatsApp with a photo of your key and your reg.

Volkswagen models I’m often asked about

  • Polo and up!
  • Golf
  • T-Roc, T-Cross and Tiguan
  • Passat and Arteon
  • Touran and Sharan
  • Transporter, Caddy and Crafter vans

Not listed? I work on most Volkswagen models, so call with the year and registration and I’ll confirm.

Golf and Polo keys that have had a hard life

A Golf or Polo key often spends ten years or more being dropped, flicked open and sat on. When the remote starts needing several presses, or the blade wobbles, that’s usually the time to act — a key that fails completely can leave you stranded rather than just annoyed.

Getting a new Volkswagen 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.

Volkswagen 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

The flip on my VW key won’t pop out. Is it broken?

Usually just the flip mechanism has worn. If the remote still works, the case can often be replaced and your existing internals moved across, which costs less than a whole new key.

Can you programme a new key to my Volkswagen?

Yes, for most models. I programme new and spare keys at the car so they open the doors and start the engine.

Do you cover VW Transporter and Caddy vans?

Yes. Volkswagen vans are common around Ipswich and Colchester, and I can make spares or replace lost keys wherever the van is parked.

Is a VW key the same as a Škoda or SEAT key?

They are often closely related because the brands share parts, but a key still has to be cut and programmed to your specific car. Tell me the make, model and year when you call.

Other makes and services

Where I cover

Fully mobile from Chelmsford up to Bury St Edmunds. Pick your town for local details.

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.

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