Your only car key works today — but a lost, damaged or unreliable key can interrupt your plans. Arranging a spare while you still have a working key gives you another option when something goes wrong.
Arrange a spare before it becomes urgent
A spare key can be useful if you misplace your usual key, share a car with another driver or notice damage to the case or buttons. Keep it in a separate, secure place rather than inside the vehicle.
Do not wait for a worn key to fail completely. Tell your locksmith about intermittent starting, damaged buttons or a broken case when asking for a quote.
What should a spare key do?
Explain whether you want a key that starts the vehicle, remote locking, or the same keyless functions as your existing key. Available options depend on the vehicle and its security system.
Ask what the quote includes: the key, any cutting and programming, a call-out charge and testing. Test the agreed functions before the job is finished, including starting and locking where applicable.
A spare key job in Chippenham
This Hyundai i20 is one of our spare key jobs in Chippenham. You can see more examples in our gallery.
How much does a spare car key cost?
There is no single price for every car. The key type, vehicle, required functions and travel affect the quote. Send your registration and postcode, and tell us whether the existing key starts the car and operates the remote locks.
Will any online key work?
Do not assume a matching-looking key is compatible. Check with the person doing the work before buying a key yourself.
Should I bring all my keys?
Tell us how many working keys you have and ask which ones are needed for your appointment. This depends on the vehicle and the work being carried out.
Ask KYRON about your vehicle
Based in Trowbridge, we provide mobile automotive locksmith services across Wiltshire, Somerset and nearby areas. Send your registration, model, year, postcode and whether you have a working key so we can confirm availability and a quote.
Regular hours: 06:00–18:00 daily. Emergency call-outs from 18:00–06:00 are subject to availability and additional charges, agreed before booking.
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