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A replacement VW car key costs £80 to £220 as a spare and £150 to £400 or more with every key lost. Cost by model, programming and the dealer price.

What to do if you lose your car keys, in 6 steps. Search, use the spare, report stolen keys, check key cover, call a locksmith. New key from £150.

Lost car keys and no spare? A new key is made at the car for £150 to £400 or more, with no towing. 4 steps, what the locksmith needs and the time.

A car key battery replacement costs £2 to £8 for the battery. Battery types, 5 signs of a weak battery, the steps and the cost when the fob stays dead.

A replacement Mercedes car key costs £250 to £400 with every key lost, against £400 to £700 or more at a main dealer. Spare, programming and documents.

A car key replacement costs £80 to £220 for a spare and £150 to £400 or more with every key lost. Cost by key type, by vehicle and against a dealer.

It costs £30 to £200 to reprogram a car key in the UK, and the type of key and the make of the car set the price. A basic remote key costs £30 to £60 to program, a smart key costs £80 to £150 and a luxury smart key costs £150 to £300. Programming takes

Can a Locksmith Make a Car Key Without the Original? Yes, a locksmith can make a car key without the original, provided the locksmith is an auto locksmith with immobiliser diagnostic equipment and you can prove that the car is yours. The new key is cut from the key code or from the door lock,

What Do You Try First When Keys Are Locked in the Car Boot? By Dean, founder of DB Car Keys and mobile auto locksmith since 2009 · Updated October 2026 Try every door handle first when keys are locked in the car boot, since 1 unlocked door gives a way into the boot through the

How Much Does a Car Locksmith Cost in the UK? A car locksmith costs £60 to £400 for most jobs in the UK, and the job sets the price. Emergency vehicle unlocking costs £60 to £150, a spare key costs £80 to £220 and lost car keys cost £150 to £400 or more. Nights, weekends