Spare car keys in Ipswich and across Suffolk

Why get a spare now, not later

Lots of cars are bought second-hand with just one key. It works fine, so the spare gets put off. The trouble is that if that one key is lost, stolen, dropped in the sea at Felixstowe or goes through the washing machine, the job changes from a simple spare to an all keys lost job, which takes longer and costs more.

With a working key in hand, a spare is usually quick and straightforward. You end up with two keys that both start the car, and one can live safely in a drawer at home.

How it works

1. Get in touch. Call 07780 672297 or fill in the instant quote form with your registration. I’ll confirm the price by phone before anything is booked.
2. I come to you. At home, at work or wherever the car is parked. There’s no need to drive to a dealer and leave the car with them.
3. The new key is cut and programmed. The blade is cut to match your car and the key is programmed so it opens, locks and starts the vehicle.
4. We test it together. Both keys are checked on the doors and the ignition or start button before I leave.

Types of spare key

Most modern cars use one of these, and I can usually tell you which yours has from the registration:

• Remote flip keys with a fold-out blade and lock and unlock buttons, common on Ford, Vauxhall, VW, Peugeot and Renault.
• Fixed-blade remote keys, often found on Toyota, Honda and older Hyundai and Kia models.
• Smart or proximity keys for push-button start cars, where the key stays in your pocket.
• Basic transponder keys on older cars and vans, which have a chip in the head but no buttons.

Makes I commonly do

I work on most makes and models, including Ford, Vauxhall, VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, MINI, Honda, Jaguar and Land Rover, plus vans like the Ford Transit. Some newer cars, particularly from the last few years, need checking first, so I’ll always call you to confirm before booking.

What to have ready

• Your working key.
• Your registration number, plus the make, model and year if you know them.
• Proof that the car is yours, such as the V5C logbook, along with photo ID.
• Somewhere the car can stay parked while I work, such as a driveway, car park or quiet street.

Price

Prices depend on the make, model and year, and the type of key. The quote form gives you an approximate guide once you send it, and I’ll always confirm the exact price by phone before any work starts. Honest prices with no dealer markup, and the work comes with a 1-year guarantee.