Spare Car Key Duplication Birmingham
Car key duplication means cutting and programming a spare key that works your car's door, ignition and remote. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes at your home or work in Birmingham. You need the car, ID and proof of ownership.
When you need this
- You only have one key left
- Your key is worn or the remote is failing
- You want a spare before you lose the last one
How it works
- Call or WhatsApp with your reg and a photo of the car (and the key, if you have one).
- Get a fixed quote before we travel.
- We arrive, cut and program the key on site, then test it in the door, ignition and remote.
- Pay once every function works.
In detail
We copy your working key in two stages. First the blade is cut — edge-cut on older keys, or laser-cut (sidewinder) on the grooved blades most modern cars use. Then we program the transponder, the tiny chip the car's immobiliser must recognise before it will start, and pair the remote buttons. What affects the job is the key type, whether the car needs a security PIN to accept a new key, and on some models all keys must be present during programming. We verify ID and ownership first.
Questions about car key duplication
How much is a spare car key in Birmingham?
Prices vary by vehicle, so we can't give a number here. A basic blade key costs less than a remote fob, and a smart or proximity key costs more than either. Call or WhatsApp with your reg and we'll give you a fixed quote before we travel — the price is confirmed before any work starts.
Do you cut car keys near me in Birmingham?
Yes — we're a mobile service, so we come to you. We cut and program keys at your home, your work or wherever the car is parked across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Tell us the postcode when you call and we'll confirm we cover it.
What do I need to get a spare key made?
The car, a photo ID, and proof of ownership such as the V5 logbook. We verify ownership before cutting any key — no exceptions. Having your existing working key with you makes the job quicker, and on some models all keys must be present when the new one is programmed.
Can you duplicate a smart or proximity key?
Yes, for most makes. A smart key — the type you keep in your pocket while you press a start button — is cut and programmed the same way as a standard remote, though it takes specialist equipment. Tell us the make and model when you call so we can confirm before travelling.
My only key is worn — should I still get it duplicated?
Yes, and sooner rather than later. A worn blade copies badly, and a worn key is more likely to snap in the lock. If the original is badly worn we can often cut the new key to the manufacturer's code instead of copying the wear, then test it in the door and ignition before you pay.
Will a duplicated key start the car or just open the doors?
It will do everything the original does. We program the transponder chip so the immobiliser recognises the new key, and we pair the remote for the central locking. We test the blade in the door, the key in the ignition, and every remote button before we leave.
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Customer feedback
I had no keys at all and with no time he managed to fix the keys. Thank you for the excellent work.
Called at 1am, came in 25 mins. Would definitely use again.
Very professional and affordable key cutting service, and that too at my door step.
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