Lost car keys
We restore keys even when there is no original. We work at your address, so the car does not have to be moved.
About the service
Adding a second key and making keys after all keys are lost are two different jobs. In the first, the car has a working key that it already knows. In the second there is nothing to start from, and the data has to be taken directly from the vehicle system.
That is why on the phone we first ask for make, model and year: from them we can tell whether the case will be quick or will take a larger part of the day. If the key may be in the wrong hands, discuss lock rekeying with us as well.
When you need it
- You have no key at all for the car.
- The key has been stolen.
- The only key is lost or broken.
Prices
Car locksmith services*
- Emergency car openingfrom €40
- Programming a chip key€45 - €180
- Rekeying a car lock€25 - €50
- Making a key when all keys are loston request
For lost car keys the price depends on the make, model and year, so it is agreed over the phone.
Prices include VAT and are indicative. After an inspection on site they may be adjusted.
* Prices cover labour only. Materials are charged separately.
Why trust us
On a 2007 Audi A6 with no keys at all, the data sits in the steering column module, which we remove and read on site, without replacing anything on the car. There is one attempt and a mistake means a damaged module, so in this part we do not hurry and we check everything more than once. The work is finished at the address, without a tow truck.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when there is no key at all?
We open the car without damage, then make and program a new key to the car computer. Some makes require a more complex procedure, as with the Audi A6 described in the blog.
Will the old lost key keep working?
If you are worried that the key is in the wrong hands, we can discuss rekeying the car lock so the old keys no longer work.
How long does it take if I have no key at all?
It depends on the make and generation. The 2007 Audi A6 took several hours, the 2012 VW Up took under an hour, and the Kia Niro drove away the same day. Over the phone, with make, model and year, we can tell you what to expect.