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Key coding & programming

Car key coding in Adelaide

Spare keys, lost keys, remotes and smart keys, cut and programmed in Adelaide. A dealer-level key programming platform, backed by 40 years of mechanic experience. Call to arrange.

We confirm your exact make, model and year before booking, and quote before any work starts. Call or text to confirm your make and model before you book. For pricing, call for a quote.

Professional key programmer
What we do

Keys cut and programmed, on the spot

From a spare key while you still have one, through to a full all-keys-lost recovery. Plain answers and honest quotes, never a promise we cannot keep.

Pricing guide

Spare keys typically from $200. Older models can be less. All keys lost is quoted per job, and we confirm the price before we start.

Spare keys

Still have a working key? Get a spare programmed now. It is cheaper and easier than waiting until every key is lost, and it saves you a much bigger job later. This is the one we tell everyone to do.

All keys lost

Lost every key to the car? We can get you back in and program a fresh key on many models. All-keys-lost is more involved than a spare, so call and we will confirm what your vehicle needs.

Transponder programming

The chip inside the key has to be matched to your car immobiliser or the engine will not start. We program transponder keys across a wide range of makes.

Remote and flip keys

Remote locking and unlocking, and flip keys that fold into the fob. We program the remote and the transponder together in the one visit.

Smart and proximity keys

Keyless entry and push-button start keys, the type you keep in your pocket. Support varies by make and model, so call to confirm yours.

Immobiliser troubleshooting

Key turns but the car will not start, or the immobiliser light stays on? We diagnose immobiliser and key faults and tell you what is actually going on.

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.

Locked out or all keys lost

Lost all your keys? Take a breath.

It happens, and it is sortable. You do not need a tow truck and you do not have to get the car to a dealer. Call or text the key line, confirm what the vehicle needs, and we will get you a working key.

All-keys-lost is a bigger job than a spare, so the honest move, if you ever get down to one key, is to get a spare made before they all go missing.

What to have ready

A few things help us get you sorted faster.

  • Rego or VIN. Your number plate or the vehicle identification number lets us check what your car needs.
  • Photo ID. We confirm you are the owner before we program any keys. It keeps your car safe.
The tool and the trade behind it

Professional equipment, with 40 years behind it

We run a dealer-level diagnostic and key programming platform, the same class of tool used across the locksmith trade. It cuts and codes transponder, remote and smart keys, and handles immobiliser work on a wide range of makes.

The equipment is only half the story. Behind the key work is 40 years of mechanic experience, so faults get read properly instead of guessed at. That pairing, proper key programming gear and a mechanic who knows the rest of the car, is what sets the key work apart.

Professional key programmer

Purpose-built key and immobiliser tool

40 years

of mechanic experience behind the key work

One visit

key or car fault, we can look at both

Makes we commonly work on

A wide range of makes, model by model

Our dealer-level key programming platform handles key and immobiliser work across many manufacturers. Coverage varies by model and year, so treat this as a guide. Call or text 0434 497 470 with your make, model and year and we will confirm before you book.

Do not see your make? That does not mean we cannot help. European and prestige vehicles, and the newest high-security platforms, vary a lot from model to model. Give us a call with the details and we will tell you straight away whether we can do it.

Coverage checker

Check your make, model and year

A quick guide, not a guarantee. Pick your vehicle and we will give you a straight read on coverage, then you text us to confirm before booking.

Not sure if your vehicle is covered? Call or text your make, model and year and we will tell you straight before you book.

This is a guide list built from common models, not a full record of every vehicle we can do. If your vehicle is not listed, or shows "varies", that does not mean no, it means text us and we will check.

How it works

Three steps, no surprises

Call or text the details

Send through your make, model and year, and what you need, a spare or a full set. Texting the details is often quickest.

We confirm coverage and quote

We check what your vehicle needs and tell you straight whether we can do it. You get an honest quote before any work starts.

Key cut, programmed and tested

We cut and program the key, then test it fully, locks, unlocks and starts the car, before anything is signed off.

Coverage varies by model and year. We always confirm your make and model before booking, and we will tell you honestly if a job needs a dealer instead.

Common questions

Honest answers to the usual questions

A spare key now or wait until I lose them all, what is the difference?
A big one, in cost and hassle. While you still have a working key, programming a spare is usually a quicker and cheaper job. All-keys-lost is more involved because we have to get into the car and start the immobiliser from scratch, which takes longer. If you only have one key, getting a spare now is the cheaper move.
How long does it take?
It depends on the vehicle and the type of key. A straightforward spare can be quick. All-keys-lost and some smart keys take longer. We will give you a realistic idea when you call with your make and model.
What information do you need from me?
Your make, model and year to start with. For the job itself, have your registration or VIN and photo ID ready. We confirm you are the owner before we program any keys.
Can you do remotes and fobs?
On many vehicles, yes. We program remote locking, flip keys and smart or proximity fobs across a wide range of makes. Coverage varies by model and year, so call to confirm yours before you book.
My key turns but the car will not start, can you help?
Often, yes. That can be an immobiliser or transponder fault rather than a worn key. Text us your make, model and year and we will tell you what is going on.
Will my make and model be supported?
It depends on the vehicle. Our equipment covers a wide range of makes, but coverage varies by model and year, and we do not claim dealer-key cloning on the newest high-security platforms. Call or text with your make, model and year and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
Do I need to go to the dealer?
Not for most jobs. We can cut and program keys for a wide range of vehicles, without dealership prices. Some of the newest high-security models still need a dealer, and if yours is one we will tell you honestly rather than waste your time.
Honest answers, on the spot

Tell us your make and model.

Call or text the key line. We will confirm whether we can help and what it costs. Plain answer, no run-around.

Call Text your details