As a guide, a spare or duplicate car key costs from £94.95, a full replacement when all keys are lost from £179.95, key fob repair from £129.95, key programming from £84.95, and ignition or barrel repair from £239.95. A mobile auto locksmith is typically 30 to 60 percent cheaper than a main dealer, with no call-out fee.
How much will it cost is the first question everyone asks when they need a new car key. The honest answer is that it depends on your make, model and the type of key, but unlike a lot of the trade, we publish clear from-prices so there are no surprises. Here is what to expect.
What affects the price of a car key
Modern car keys are far more than a cut blade, and the electronics inside are what drive the cost. The main factors are:
- Key type, a basic transponder key is cheaper than a remote flip key, which is cheaper than a keyless proximity smart key.
- Whether you have a spare, cloning an existing key is cheaper than generating a new one from scratch.
- Your make and model, some high-security and prestige vehicles need more advanced programming.
Car key prices by service
These are our mobile, on-site from-prices across the North West:
- Spare or duplicate key, from £94.95
- All keys lost (new key), from £179.95
- Car unlocking / lockout, from £94.95
- Key fob repair, from £129.95
- Key programming, from £84.95
- Ignition and barrel repair, from £239.95
You can see prices for your specific make on our vehicles pages.
Tell us your reg and make for a no-obligation guide price, from £84.95, no call-out fee.
Why is a dealer more expensive?
A main dealer usually needs the car recovered to them, charges a premium for the key and programming, and can keep the vehicle in for the day. Because we come to you and do everything on-site, we cut out the recovery cost and the markup, which is why we are typically 30 to 60 percent cheaper.
Do keyless and smart keys cost more?
Usually a little, yes. Keyless push-to-start and proximity smart keys have more complex electronics and take longer to code, so they sit at the higher end. We still program them on-site and always give you the price before we start.
Are there any hidden charges?
No. There is no call-out fee, you only pay on completion, and for lockouts we work on a no access, no fee basis. Every key we cut and program is backed by a 12-month warranty.
- Spare key from £94.95, all keys lost from £179.95.
- Fob repair from £129.95, programming from £84.95, ignition from £239.95.
- Typically 30 to 60 percent cheaper than a main dealer.
- No call-out fee, pay on completion, 12-month warranty.
Want a guide price for your car? Tell us your reg and make and we will give you a no-obligation quote. We cover Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester and the wider North West.