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Lost car keys

Lost your car keys in Adelaide?

Losing every key to your car is a horrible feeling, but it is sortable. Take a breath. You do not need a tow truck, and you do not have to get the car to a dealer to have a new key made.

The first move is simple. Call or text the key line with your make, model and year. We will tell you straight what the next step is, whether we can program a key for your vehicle, and what it costs. No guessing, no run-around.

Call or text first with your make, model and year. We will confirm whether we can do your vehicle and quote before anything starts. Coverage varies by model and year, and we will tell you honestly if a job needs a dealer.

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What actually happens

When every key is gone, it is called an all-keys-lost job. It is more involved than cutting a spare because there is no working key to copy from. We start the immobiliser side from scratch and program a fresh key to your car.

That is normal work for a wide range of vehicles. What changes it is the make, model and year, which is exactly why we ask for those first. Some of the newest high-security platforms can be dealer-only, and if yours is one we will say so plainly instead of stringing you along.

What to have ready

A few things help us get you sorted faster and prove the car is yours.

  • Registration or VIN, so we can check what your car needs.
  • Photo ID, because we confirm you are the owner before programming any key.
  • Your make, model and year, which you can text ahead so we are ready.

Spare versus all-keys-lost, the cost logic

Here is the honest money side. A spare key, programmed while you still have a working key, is the simpler and cheaper job. All-keys-lost costs more because there is more to set up and more time involved.

So if you ever get back down to one working key after this, get a spare made straight away. It is the cheapest insurance against going through all of this again.

Why texting the details first saves time

The make, model and year decide almost everything about the job. If you send them through before anything else, we can check coverage, work out the key type, and give you a real answer and a quote without back and forth.

It also means when we book you in, we already have the right key and the right plan. Less waiting around for you.

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

I have lost all my keys, what do I do first?
Call or text the key line with your make, model and year. That is the fastest first step. We will confirm whether we can program a key for your vehicle, tell you what to have ready, and quote before any work starts. You do not need to tow the car to a dealer for most vehicles.
Can you make a car key if I have no working key at all?
On many vehicles, yes. That is an all-keys-lost job. There is no key to copy, so we set up the immobiliser side from scratch and program a fresh key. It is more involved than a spare, and coverage varies by model and year, so we confirm your exact vehicle first.
Is all-keys-lost more expensive than a spare?
Yes. A spare made while you still have a working key is simpler and cheaper. All-keys-lost takes more time and setup, so it costs more. If you get back down to one key after this, the cheapest thing you can do is get a spare made straight away.
What do I need to prove the car is mine?
Registration or VIN, and photo ID. We confirm you are the owner before we program any key. It is a simple check and it keeps your car safe from anyone trying to have a key made for a car that is not theirs.
Will my make and model be covered?
It depends on the vehicle. Our equipment covers a wide range of makes, but coverage varies by model and year, and the newest high-security platforms can be dealer-only. Text your make, model and year and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
The key turns but the car will not start, is that a lost-key problem?
Not always. That can be an immobiliser or transponder fault rather than a lost or worn key. Text us your make, model and year and we will tell you what is going on.

More on car keys

Honest answers, on the spot

Lost all your keys? Text us the details.

Send your make, model and year to the key line. We will tell you straight what the next step is and what it costs.

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