Spare Car Key in Birmingham
A spare car key is a second key cut and programmed while you still have at least one working key. Having a spare means a lost key is an inconvenience, not an emergency. This service is mobile: the technician comes to your car in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, and makes the spare there.
What is spare car key?
A spare key is made from your working key. The blade is copied, and the chip inside the new key is programmed to the immobiliser, so the spare works exactly like the original. The remote buttons are paired at the same time, so the spare locks and unlocks the car as well as starting it.
Making a spare while you still have a working key is the simplest key job there is, because the working key proves the code and the car is already open. It is also the cheapest time to get a second key, because making a key when none remain is a bigger job that needs the car to be opened and the key built from scratch.
How it works
1. Call with the car details
Tell us the make, model and year, and which type of key you have. We confirm the price and arrange a visit.
2. Copy the blade
The blade of the new key is cut to match your working key, so it fits the locks of the car.
3. Program the chip and remote
The chip in the new key is coded to the immobiliser, and the remote buttons are paired, using your working key as the reference.
4. Test both keys
The new spare is tested in the locks and the ignition, and your original key is tested again, so both keys work before we leave.
What you need
- Your working key
- V5C logbook as proof of ownership
- Photo ID
- The car, at the address you give us
Have these ready when the technician arrives. [TODO: confirm the exact documents this business requires.]
Frequently asked questions
Why should I get a spare key before I lose my only key?
A spare key turns a lost key into a small problem. When no key remains, the car must be opened without a key and a new key built from scratch, which is a bigger job. A spare made now saves trouble later, and it means you are never locked out of your own car.
Does the car need to be present to make a spare key?
Yes. The new key must be programmed to the car, and that can only be done with the car present. The technician comes to you, so the car does not need to be taken anywhere. Have the car and your working key ready at the address you give us when you call.
Can I have more than one spare key made?
Yes. More than one spare can be cut and programmed at the same visit, as long as each key is coded to the car and tested. Tell us how many spares you want when you call, and we will confirm the price for each key before any work starts.
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