With lost car keys and no spare, call a mobile auto locksmith, who makes a new key at the car for £150 to £400 or more. No original key is needed and the car is not towed. The lost key is deleted so it no longer starts the car.
Keys lost and no spare? Call 07830249408 in Devon, Dorset or Somerset. I come to the car, make the new key there and confirm the price before work.
The sections below give the 4 steps with lost car keys and no spare, the cost by vehicle type, what the locksmith needs and the route through a main dealer.
With lost car keys and no spare, a new key is made at the car for £150 to £400 or more. Arrival takes 20 to 60 minutes and the call out fee is £0.
What Are the 4 Steps With Lost Car Keys and No Spare?
The 4 steps with lost car keys and no spare are a last search, the documents, the call to a locksmith and the deletion of the lost key.
Search 1 last time
Check pockets, bags, the door lock and the last place visited.
Find the documents
Find the V5C logbook or the insurance documents and a photo ID.
Call a mobile auto locksmith
Give the make, the model, the year and the place where the car is parked.
Have the lost key deleted
Ask for the lost key to be deleted from the car at the same visit.
What Does a New Key Cost With No Spare?
A new key costs £150 to £400 or more with lost car keys and no spare, by vehicle type. The table below lists the 6 vehicle types.
| Vehicle Type | New Key Price |
|---|---|
| Budget hatchback | £150 to £220 |
| Mid range family car | £180 to £280 |
| German premium car | £250 to £400 |
| Prestige car or SUV | £300 to £500 or more |
| Commercial van | £180 to £320 |
| Older vehicle, before 2005 | £100 to £180 |
Nights, weekends and bank holidays add 20 to 50 percent. The call out fee is £0.
How Is a Car Key Made With No Spare and No Original?
A car key is made with no spare and no original by opening the car without damage, cutting a blade to the lock and programming a new key to the immobiliser. The key is created from the vehicle itself, so no key is needed as a pattern.
The work is done where the car is parked, at home, at work or at the roadside. Lost car key replacement covers cars and vans across Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
What Does the Locksmith Need for Lost Car Keys With No Spare?
The locksmith needs 5 things for lost car keys with no spare, which are the make, the model, the year, the registration and proof of ownership.
- The make, the model and the year. The 3 details set the key type and the price.
- The registration. The registration confirms the exact vehicle.
- Proof of ownership. The V5C logbook, the insurance documents or a DVLA record, with a photo ID.
How Does a Main Dealer Handle Lost Car Keys With No Spare?
A main dealer handles lost car keys with no spare by ordering a key, which takes 5 to 14 days, and the car is recovered to the workshop for the coding. A dealer charges £250 to £400 or more for a Ford or a Vauxhall key and £400 to £700 or more for a BMW, an Audi or a Mercedes key.
What if the Car Keys Were Stolen and Not Lost?
Stolen car keys are reported to the police first, and the crime reference goes to the insurer. The stolen key is deleted from the car at the same visit as the new key, so the stolen key no longer starts the engine.
How Is a Second Lost Key With No Spare Avoided?
A second lost key with no spare is avoided by a spare made at the same visit as the new key. A spare car key costs £80 to £220, against £150 to £400 or more for a lost key.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Car Keys With No Spare
A new car key is made at the car when the key is lost and no spare exists. A mobile auto locksmith opens the car, cuts a blade to the lock and programs a new key.
Yes, a locksmith makes a car key without the original by creating the key from the vehicle. The guide on a car key without the original explains the method.
It costs £150 to £400 or more to replace lost car keys in the UK. The guide to the car key replacement cost in the UK gives the price by key type.
A lost car key is tracked only when a tracker tag is attached to the key ring, which lets a phone find the car keys. The guide on how to find car keys with a phone lists the tags and the apps.
Lost car keys turn up most often in the first places to look for missing car keys, which are coat pockets, bags and the door lock. The guide to the 8 places to look for missing car keys lists each place.
Car insurance covers lost car keys only when the policy includes key cover. The guide to car insurance key replacement lists the checks before a claim.
The steps after losing car keys with a spare at home are a search, the spare and a new second key. The guide on what to do after losing car keys lists 6 steps.
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Do I have to bring the car to you?
No. I come to your home, your workplace or the roadside. No towing and no booking in.
How do I get a price?
Call with the make, model and year. The quote is free and you get it before I travel.
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