HU43 blades on older cars
Some older Vauxhalls, including earlier Astra and Vectra models, used a double sided HU43 blade with a transponder in the head. I still cut and code these on site.
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Vauxhall Auto Locksmith and Key Replacement Across Hampshire
Lost the only key to your Corsa, snapped the flip blade on an Astra, or need a spare for a Vivaro before it heads out on the next job? I am Shane, a mobile Vauxhall auto locksmith based in Eastleigh. I cut and program Vauxhall keys at the vehicle across Southampton and Hampshire, from older General Motors era cars to the latest Stellantis built models.
- Keys cut and programmed where you are
- GM era and Stellantis era models
- 12 month warranty
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Vauxhall keys at your doorCars and vans covered
- HU100 and HU83 bladesFlip keys cut on site
- Security PIN workKeys added to the immobiliser
- Vivaro, Movano, ComboVan keys replaced
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
Vauxhall security explained
Two Eras of Vauxhall Key Security
Vauxhall keys fall into two broad families. For decades the cars were developed under General Motors, sharing their electronics with Opel, and those keys carry a transponder chip that the immobiliser reads every time you start the engine. After Vauxhall and Opel were sold to PSA in 2017, a group that became part of Stellantis in 2021, new models such as the Corsa F, the second generation Mokka and the Astra L were built on platforms shared with Peugeot and Citroën, and their keys follow that design.
On many GM era Vauxhalls, adding a key needs a security PIN, which proves to the car that the person programming it is authorised. The PIN, together with a code for cutting the blade, was printed on a document called the Car Pass, supplied with the car when new. If yours has gone missing, that does not stop the job on many models. I work with professional key programming and diagnostic equipment, and as a local mobile auto locksmith I will explain the options for your particular Vauxhall.
Keep the Car Pass safe
If you still have the Car Pass, keep it somewhere secure and never inside the car, because the codes on it can help someone produce a key. Newer Stellantis era Vauxhalls handle key security differently, and on some of the newest models adding a key involves extra security steps. I check your car from the registration first, and if it has to go through a Vauxhall dealer I will tell you straight away.
Vauxhall key types
Vauxhall Keys, Old and New
The blade profile and the electronics inside a Vauxhall key changed with each era. A photo of your key and the registration let me identify it quickly.
HU46 blades
Certain older Astra, Vectra and Zafira models used the HU46 profile, a similar looking blade with its own cut pattern, fitted in a remote key with two or three buttons.
HU100 flip keys
Many GM era models, such as the Corsa C, D and E, the Astra J and K and the Insignia, use the HU100 blade, in many cases inside a folding flip key. The blade is cut on a dedicated machine.
HU83 Stellantis keys
Stellantis era Vauxhalls, including the Corsa F, Mokka, Crossland, Grandland and the 2019 onwards Vivaro, use the HU83 blade shared with Peugeot and Citroën, paired with a newer encrypted transponder.
Keyless smart keys
Some later Vauxhalls offer keyless entry and push button start, depending on model and trim. The smart key still hides an emergency blade for the door.
Renault and Fiat based vans
Earlier Vivaro and Movano vans were developed with Renault, and the latest Movano is based on the Fiat Ducato, so their keys follow those designs rather than a typical Vauxhall key.
Vauxhall models
Popular Vauxhall Models and Their Keys
Vauxhall has sold a great many cars and vans in the UK, and each model has passed through several generations. This table is a general guide, and your registration confirms the exact key.
Driving an Adam, Meriva, Vectra, Signum or Frontera? Send the registration and I will check what it needs.
| Model | Usual key types | What I can do |
|---|---|---|
| Corsa | HU100 remote or flip key on the C, D and E generations, HU83 key on the Corsa F | Replacement keys, spares, all keys lost and lockouts |
| Astra | HU100 flip key on the J and K, HU83 key on the Astra L, older blades on earlier cars | Flip key replacement, spares and PIN coding |
| Insignia | HU100 flip key, with keyless on some versions | Key programming, spares and all keys lost |
| Mokka | GM era key on the first generation, HU83 key on the second | Replacement and spare keys, lockouts |
| Crossland and Grandland | HU83 remote or smart key, shared with Peugeot and Citroën models | Key programming, spares and lockouts |
| Zafira | HU46 or HU100 depending on generation | Replacements, spares and ignition repairs |
| Vivaro | Renault design keys on earlier vans, HU83 key from 2019 | Van key replacement, spares and lockouts |
| Movano | Renault design keys on earlier vans, Fiat design keys on the latest | Van keys, spares and lockouts |
| Combo | Fiat design keys on the 2012 to 2018 van, Stellantis style keys on the current Combo | Van key replacement and spares |
Vauxhall services
How I Can Help at the Roadside
All of these are carried out at your vehicle, wherever it is. Each has its own page if you want the detail.
Car Key Replacement
A new Vauxhall key cut to your locks and programmed to the immobiliser, from a plain HU100 key to a Stellantis smart key.
Car key replacementLost Car Keys
No keys left for your Corsa, Astra or Insignia. I open the car, make a new key and remove the lost ones from the system where possible.
All keys lostCar Lockout
Keys locked in the car or the van, dealt with by non-destructive entry so nothing is damaged.
Vehicle entrySpare Car Keys
A second key made while you still have a working one, so a lost key never leaves you stranded.
Spare keysKey Fob Programming
Remote buttons that no longer lock the doors, or a transponder the car has stopped reading, reprogrammed at the vehicle.
Fob programmingIgnition Barrel Repair
A Vauxhall key that is hard to turn or will not turn at all, which on older models can come from a worn ignition barrel.
Ignition repairsVan Key Replacement
Vivaro, Movano and Combo keys replaced at the van, so your working day is not lost.
Van keysBroken Key Extraction
A snapped flip key blade left in a door lock or the ignition removed, and a replacement cut from the lock.
Key extractionWarning signs
Clues That a Vauxhall Key Is Wearing Out
A Vauxhall key can give warning signs before it stops altogether. Spot these early and you can arrange a spare on your own schedule.
Flip mechanism sticking
The blade on a flip key will not spring out, flops loose or will not lock in place. Once the spring or pivot breaks, the key can become unusable.
Remote only working close up
You need to stand right beside the car before the buttons respond. Replace the battery first, and if nothing changes, the remote itself may be failing.
Key hard to turn
The key catches or needs wiggling before it turns in the ignition, a sign that the blade, the barrel or both are worn.
Immobiliser symbol on the dash
The engine cranks but does not fire and an immobiliser or key symbol lights up, meaning the car may not be reading the transponder.
Worn buttons and split casings
Rubber buttons worn through or a casing splitting apart can let dirt and moisture reach the circuit board inside.
Step by step
What Happens From Call to Hand Over
Four stages take you from calling me to driving away with a working key.
Share the registration
With your registration I can see which Vauxhall you have and which key it needs. You can check the details yourself on the GOV.UK vehicle information checker.
Prove ownership
Before cutting a key I check the V5C and photo ID. If the logbook is missing, you can request a replacement V5C on GOV.UK.
Cut and program
I cut the blade on my mobile key cutting machine, then add the key to the immobiliser using the security PIN and pair the remote.
Test and finish
Starting, central locking and the remote are all checked, and any lost keys are removed from the car where the system allows.
Pricing
Factors Behind a Vauxhall Key Quote
Vauxhall keys range from simple to fairly involved, so I price each job on its own details. Once I know the model you will get a fixed quote before I leave.
Get a fixed quoteGM era or Stellantis era
A Corsa E and a Corsa F use completely different keys and security systems.
Blade and remote style
A basic transponder key, a flip key and a keyless smart key each involve different parts and time.
Security PIN access
If the PIN is not to hand, obtaining it adds a step to the job.
Whether any key remains
Copying a working key is quicker than making one when every key has been lost.
Car or van
Vivaro and Movano keys follow partner designs, which can change the parts needed.
Where I work
Across Hampshire From My Eastleigh Base
I travel from Eastleigh to Vauxhall owners in Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, the New Forest, Salisbury and the towns in between, including business premises where vans are parked overnight.
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Chandler’s Ford
- Hedge End
- Winchester
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Gosport
- New Forest
- Salisbury
Other makes
Similar Makes I Cover
Vauxhall is one of 30 makes I work on. Here are some other everyday car and van makes, or view the complete list.
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Questions
Vauxhall Key Replacement Questions
Cannot find your answer? Message me with the registration and I will come back to you quickly.
Can you make a Vauxhall key if all keys are lost?
For many GM era Vauxhalls, yes. I open the car without damage, cut a key to the locks and program it using the security PIN. The Car Pass helps if you have it, but on many models the job can still go ahead without it.
What is a Vauxhall Car Pass?
It is a card or document supplied with many Vauxhalls when new, carrying the security PIN used to program keys and a code for cutting the blade. Keep it safe and away from the car.
Do I need the dealer for a Corsa F or Astra L key?
Not always. Many Stellantis era Vauxhalls can have keys added by a mobile locksmith with the right equipment. Some of the newest models need extra security access, and if yours is one I cannot help with, I will tell you before booking.
Can you replace Vivaro and Movano van keys?
Yes. These vans have used keys of Renault, Fiat and Stellantis design depending on the generation, and I identify the right one from the registration. There is more on van key replacement on its own page.
My Astra flip key has broken. Can it be repaired?
If the circuit board and transponder are healthy, a new flip casing and a freshly cut blade can bring it back. If the electronics are damaged, I supply and program a new key.
Why does my Vauxhall crank but not start with a key bought online?
A key bought online may be cut correctly but still needs programming to the immobiliser, and some are the wrong transponder type for the car. I can check it, although I only warranty keys I supply myself.
Can you stop my lost keys from starting the car?
Where the system allows it, yes. After programming the new key, lost keys can be deleted so they no longer start the engine.
What warranty and payment options do you offer?
Every key I supply carries a 12 month warranty, and I accept card, bank transfer or cash.
Need a Vauxhall Key Sorted Today?
Send your registration and a photo of your key, or call me directly. You will get a fixed price and a time I can be with you, day or night.