Holden keys

Holden car keys in Adelaide

Holden vehicles were built in Australia for decades, and there are still plenty on Adelaide roads. Commodores, Astras, Cruze models and Colorado utes were all popular. While Holden ceased production, the existing Holdens need key work just like any other vehicle.

Holden keys come in different types depending on the age of your vehicle. Text us your Holden model and year and we will confirm the key type and whether we can make it.

Text your Holden model and year and we will confirm what key it uses and what it costs. We quote before any work starts, and every key is tested before we call it done. Coverage varies by model and year.

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Holden key types across different eras

Holden made vehicles for decades in Australia, and the key technology changed over time. Knowing your Holden's model and age helps us work out which key type you need.

If you are not sure what key your Holden has, send a photo of it along with your model and year and we will identify it.

Older Holdens often use a basic transponder key, a metal key with a chip inside programmed to match the car's immobiliser.
Many Commodores and Astras from the mid-era use a remote key or flip key, where the remote part and the transponder are programmed as one.
Newer Cruze models and some Colorado utes use a smart key or proximity fob for keyless entry and push-button start.
The newest Holden platforms can be dealer-only for key programming, and we will tell you honestly if that applies to your vehicle.

Spare Holden key or all-keys-lost

If you have a working Holden key now, make a spare while you can. It is cheaper because we program the new key from the one you already have.

If every Holden key has been lost, we can help on many models, but it is a bigger job. We set up the immobiliser from scratch and program a new key, which costs more and takes longer. Tell us what has happened and we will work through it.

Holden immobiliser and starting issues

Your Holden key turns in the ignition but the engine will not turn over or start? That can be an immobiliser issue or a key not programmed correctly rather than a worn key.

Text us your Holden model and year and we will tell you what is going on before you book anything.

What to have ready for your Holden key

Have your vehicle registration or VIN ready so we can check what your Holden needs, and bring photo ID because we confirm you are the owner before programming any keys.

If you are making a spare, bring your working Holden key so we can use it to program the new one.

Tested before sign-off

Every key we program is tested in front of you before we call it done.

It locks.
It unlocks.
It starts the car.

If it does not pass, we do not call it done. You walk away with a key that works.

Common questions

Honest answers to the usual questions

Can you make a key for my Holden Commodore, Astra or Colorado?

On many Holden models, yes. Commodore, Astra and Colorado are among the most common Holden key jobs we see, across older transponder keys, remote keys and newer smart keys. Coverage varies by model and year, so text your exact model and year and we will confirm before you book.

Do you program Holden smart keys and keyless entry fobs?

On many newer Holdens, yes. We program smart and proximity fobs for keyless entry and push-button start, as well as transponder and remote keys. Some of the newest Holden platforms can be dealer-only, so we always confirm your model and year first.

I have lost all the keys to my Holden, can you help?

On many Holden models, yes. With no working key left, we set up the immobiliser from scratch and program a fresh key. It is more involved than a spare, so it costs more and takes longer. Text your model and year and we will tell you straight what is possible.

How much is a spare Holden key?

It depends on the Holden model and whether it is a transponder, remote or smart key. A spare made while you still have a working key is cheaper than an all-keys-lost job. We do not guess prices. Text your model and year and we will quote before any work starts.

Holden stopped making cars, can you still help with my Holden key?

Yes. While Holden is no longer making vehicles in Australia, there are still many Holdens on the road that need key work. We can help on most Holden models that are still in use. Text your model and year to confirm.

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Need a Holden key?

Text your Holden model and year to the key line. We will confirm what key it uses and quote before any work starts.

Call 0434 497 470 Text your details