Transponder spare keys
A standard key with a chip. The blade is cut to match your original and the chip is coded to the immobiliser.
Spare car key Southampton · Booked at a time to suit you
Get a Spare Car Key in Southampton and Hampshire
Down to your last car key? Getting a spare car key in Southampton made now is quicker and simpler, and usually costs much less than an all keys lost job later. I come to your home or workplace, copy your working key and program the spare to your car while you carry on with your day. I am Shane, a trained auto locksmith based in Eastleigh.
- Done at home or work
- Booked at a time to suit you
- 12 month warranty
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Spare made on siteCut, coded and tested
- 30 to 45 minutesTypical arrival
- 30 car makesCars and vans
- No call-out feeWithin 6 miles of Eastleigh
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
Spare keys
Why a Spare Car Key Is Worth Having
Most cars leave the factory with two keys, but plenty of drivers end up with one. Keys get lost, a previous owner never passed on the second one, or it stopped working years ago and was never replaced. With only one key, you are one lost pocket away from a much bigger job.
Copying a working key is the simplest key job I do. I read your existing key, cut a new blade to match and program the spare to the immobiliser and remote locking, with your original key staying on the system. Because there is a working key to start from, there is no need to open the car or decode the lock, which is why a spare costs less than starting from scratch.
Planned, not an emergency
A spare key is one of the few key jobs you can plan. You choose the time and place, at home in the evening or in the car park at work, and I fit around you. If the worst has already happened and every key is gone, that becomes an all keys lost job, which I can also do at the roadside.
Key types
Types of Spare Keys I Can Make
Whatever key your car uses, I can usually copy it and program a spare in one visit.
Remote and flip key spares
A spare with working lock and unlock buttons, programmed to both the immobiliser and the central locking.
Smart key spares
A second proximity key for keyless entry and push-to-start cars, including the emergency blade inside.
Key card spares
Renault and some other makes use key cards. I program a second card so you are never left with just one.
Spare van keys
A spare for your work van, so a lost key never costs you a day of jobs. Businesses often order several at once.
Fresh key for a worn original
If your only key is badly worn, I cut a fresh spare to the original code where possible, so it turns smoothly again.
Related services
Other Key Services You May Need
A spare key often comes up alongside one of these.
Main service
Car Key Replacement
The full guide to replacing a lost, broken or worn car key at your vehicle.
Car key replacementRemote not workingKey Fob Programming
Your key is there, but the buttons or the chip have stopped working.
Key fob programmingKey snappedBroken Key Extraction
A broken key stuck in the door or ignition, removed without damage.
Broken key extractionWork vehiclesVan Key Replacement
Spare and replacement keys for Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro and more.
Van key replacementStep by step
How I Make a Spare Car Key
A spare key is usually one of the quickest jobs I do, and it all happens at your car.
Send your details
WhatsApp your registration and a photo of your key, and I will confirm the price and book a time.
Read your key
I check your existing key and identify the blade profile, chip type and remote frequency.
Cut and program
I cut the new blade in the van and program the spare to the immobiliser and the remote locking.
Test both keys
I test the spare and your original for starting, locking and unlocking before I hand everything back.
Worth knowing
Signs You Should Get a Spare Key Now
If any of these apply to you, it is worth booking a spare before you need it.
You only have one key
Every other key problem becomes an all keys lost job if that one key goes missing.
Your key is worn or cracked
A worn blade or split case can fail without warning, often at the worst possible time.
The remote is unreliable
If you have to press the button several times, the key may be close to failing.
You bought a used car with one key
Used cars often come with a single key, and the missing one is rarely found.
Pricing
What Affects the Price of a Spare Car Key?
A spare is the lowest cost way to get another key, but the price still depends on the vehicle. I give you a fixed quote before booking.
Get a spare key quoteMake and model
Newer and premium vehicles often use more advanced key systems. You can confirm your car’s year with the DVLA vehicle check.
Type of key
A basic transponder key costs less than a remote, smart key or key card.
Security steps
Some immobiliser systems need a security code before a new key can be added.
Number of spares
Adding a second spare while everything is connected is usually better value than booking another visit later.
Makes and models
Spare Keys for Most Car and Van Makes
I make spare keys for Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nissan and many more. Newer Volkswagen group cars use a system that needs your existing key, which I cover with VAG 5C/5D key programming. Coverage depends on the model, year and key system, so send me your registration and I will confirm what I can do.
- Ford
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- +20See every make I cover
Recent work
Recent Spare Key Jobs
Real keys made at the customer’s car, with photos taken on the day.
Volkswagen Group 5C/5D Key
A newer Volkswagen group car with a working key. I used the existing key to program the new one, which is exactly why it pays to act before the last key goes.
Renault Key Cards
Two Renault key cards, programmed to the car on site. Cards are easy to lose in a bag or a coat pocket, so having a second one saves a lot of trouble later.
Browse more recent jobs across Hampshire.
Where I work
A Spare Car Key in Southampton or Anywhere in Hampshire
Because a spare car key in Southampton is booked in advance, I can fit you in at home or at work anywhere I cover, from Southampton and Eastleigh to Winchester and Portsmouth. There is no call-out fee within 6 miles of Eastleigh. See all the areas I cover.
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Chandler’s Ford
- Hedge End
- Winchester
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Gosport
- New Forest
- Salisbury
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Questions
Spare Car Key FAQs
Anything else? Send me a message with your registration and a photo of your key.
How long does it take to make a spare car key?
Most spare keys are cut, programmed and tested in a single visit. Time on site depends on the key type and the vehicle.
Will my original key still work?
Yes. Your original key stays programmed to the car, and the spare is added alongside it.
Can you copy a smart or keyless key?
Yes, for most vehicles. I program a second proximity key and cut its emergency blade to match your locks.
Is a spare cheaper than replacing a lost key?
Usually, yes. With a working key to start from, there is no need to open the car or decode the lock, so there is less work involved.
Why do some insurers ask for all my keys?
If a car is stolen, some insurers ask for every key to be handed over as part of the claim. Having both keys, and knowing where they are, avoids problems later.
Can you come to my workplace?
Yes. Spare keys are ideal for booking at work, as long as I can access the car in the car park or on the street.
Do you make spare keys for vans?
Yes. I make spare keys for most vans, including Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro, Transporter and Trafic.
Is there a warranty on the spare?
Yes. Every key I supply comes with a 12 month warranty, and you can pay by card, bank transfer or cash.
Book Your Spare Car Key in Southampton Today
WhatsApp your registration and a photo of your key and I will send you a price and a time that suits you.