Spare Car KeysCut & Programmed at Your Location — Same Day
Don’t wait until you’re stranded to think about a spare key. DB Car Keys provides spare car key cutting and programming for all vehicle makes and types across Devon, Dorset and Somerset — at your location, for a fraction of main dealer prices.
Spare Car Key Cutting & Programming — Mobile Service Across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
A spare car key is one of the most practical investments any driver can make — yet most people only think about it after losing their only set. DB Car Keys provides professional car key duplication, cutting and programming for all vehicle makes across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Our mobile automotive key specialist comes to your home, workplace or any convenient location, with no dealership fees and no appointment wait.
Whether you need a duplicate car key for a family member, an extra transponder key programmed to your vehicle’s immobiliser system, a replacement remote key fob for your central locking, or a second smart key for a keyless entry vehicle — we carry the blank key stock and AUTEL and Xhorse OBD diagnostic programming tools to handle it all on-site. Our mobile key cutting service covers all EX, PL, TQ, DT and TA postcodes.
A spare key programmed now through a specialist automotive locksmith is significantly more affordable than an emergency lost car key replacement later — which requires VIN-based key creation, ECU programming and security deletion. Whether you need a spare key in Exeter, Taunton, Weymouth or anywhere across the three counties, call 07830249408 for a free quote.
💡 Why get a spare key now rather than in an emergency
🔓 Avoid Emergency Costs
A spare key made proactively costs significantly less than an emergency lost key replacement involving VIN-based creation, immobiliser reprogramming and ECU security deletion.
👤 Second Driver Access
Additional family drivers, au pairs or employees need their own duplicate car key. We program extra keys that work identically to the original — full remote and ignition access.
⏱ Key Wear & Battery Failure
Key blades wear down over time. Remote fob batteries fail. Transponder chips can degrade. A spare key ensures you’re never locked out when your primary key fails.
💻 Smart Key Protection
Modern proximity keys and keyless entry fobs are expensive to replace. A second key programmed now through a vehicle key programming specialist is far cheaper than dealer replacement.
📄 What to have ready when we arrive
Original key — if available (not required, but speeds up blade cutting)
Proof of ownership — V5C logbook, insurance documents or DVLA record
Vehicle present — for ECU connection and immobiliser key programming
Photo ID — standard security requirement for all vehicle key duplication services
Types of Spare Car Keys We Cut & Program
Every car key type on modern UK vehicles — blank key stock and OBD programming equipment for all of them
Transponder Keys
The most widely used key type on UK roads since the early 2000s. A transponder key contains an encrypted microchip inside the plastic head that communicates with your vehicle’s immobiliser system. Without the correct transponder chip programming matched to your vehicle’s ECU, the engine will not start even if the blade cuts correctly. Requires specialist OBD diagnostic programming equipment — not available at key cutting shops.
Smart Keys & Proximity Fobs
Smart keys (also called proximity keys or keyless entry fobs) allow you to unlock and start your vehicle without inserting anything into the ignition — the car detects the key’s encrypted signal as you approach. Keyless entry programming is significantly more complex than standard transponder work and requires advanced diagnostic access. A second smart key cut now is far more affordable than losing the only one.
Remote Flip Keys
Remote flip keys (folding keys) combine a mechanical key blade with a remote central locking fob in a single housing. The blade flips out for ignition use while the fob handles remote key programming for locking and unlocking. Both the blade profile and the remote signal must be correctly matched. We carry flip key blanks for all major European manufacturers.
Traditional Blade Keys
Traditional mechanical blade keys without a transponder chip — straightforward key blade cutting to the correct profile. While less common on modern vehicles, many older cars, commercial vans, agricultural vehicles and classic cars still use basic cut keys. Even without a chip, precision key cutting to code is essential — a poorly profiled blade accelerates lock wear.
Key Cards
Car key cards are credit-card-sized proximity devices that replace the traditional key entirely — inserted into a dashboard slot or used as a proximity entry card to start the vehicle. They require specific automotive key card programming equipment. Dealer replacement is expensive; having a spare card programmed now through a car key specialist is significantly more cost-effective.
Remote Key Fobs
Some vehicles use a standalone remote control key fob paired with a separate mechanical blade key. If your remote fob has stopped working, lost its pairing with the vehicle, or been damaged, we supply and program replacement remote fobs at your location. We also re-pair existing fobs that have lost their vehicle security synchronisation.
💬 Not sure which key type your vehicle uses?
Call 07830249408 with your make, model and year — we’ll identify your key type and provide a free no-obligation quote instantly. We can often confirm from your registration number alone.
How We Make Your Spare Car Key
From your call to a fully tested, working duplicate car key — usually 30–60 minutes from our arrival
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us your make, model and year. We confirm your key type and provide a free upfront quote with an ETA.
We Come to You
Our mobile key cutting unit arrives at your home, workplace or any location across Devon, Dorset or Somerset.
Ownership Check
V5C, insurance doc or photo ID verified. Standard vehicle key duplication security procedure — protects you and your vehicle.
Key Cut & Programmed
Blade cut to your lock profile. Transponder chip or remote programmed to your ECU via AUTEL/Xhorse OBD tools.
Fully Tested
We test unlock, lock, ignition start and remote function before leaving. Immobiliser key programming verified on the vehicle.
Done — Same Day
You have a fully working spare key. Most car key duplication jobs complete within 30–60 minutes of our arrival.
No obligation · Instant quote · Same-day available across all three counties
DB Car Keys vs Your Main Dealer
Why drivers across Devon, Dorset & Somerset choose a specialist mobile automotive locksmith over their local dealership
- ✗5–14 day wait for key parts to arrive
- ✗Premium dealer prices for transponder & smart keys
- ✗Vehicle must be brought to their workshop
- ✗Business hours only — no weekend service
- ✗Single brand only — can’t help with other makes
- ✗No mobile key cutting service
- ✓Same-day spare key — usually within hours
- ✓Significantly cheaper — free upfront quote
- ✓We come to your home, work or any location
- ✓Available 24/7 including weekends & bank holidays
- ✓All makes & models — one automotive key specialist
- ✓Fully mobile across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
No obligation · Instant phone quote · Call 07830249408
What Our Customers Say
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Spare Keys for All Makes & Models
We carry blank key stock and programming software for the vast majority of vehicles on UK roads — including transponder keys, smart keys, flip keys and key cards
Don’t see your make? Call 07830249408 — we cover most manufacturers. We can identify your key type and programming requirements from your registration number alone.
Spare Car Keys — Service Areas
Our mobile car key duplication service covers Devon, Dorset and Somerset in full — we come to your location
📌 Devon
All EX, PL and TQ postcodes — spare keys and key programming countywide
📌 Dorset
All DT postcodes — including Jurassic Coast and rural Dorset
📌 Somerset
All TA and BA postcodes — including rural Somerset and the Levels
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 07830249408 for instant confirmation · EX1–EX39 · PL1–PL21 · TQ1–TQ14 · DT1–DT11 · TA1–TA24 · BA1–BA22
Spare Car Keys — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our car key duplication and programming service
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