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Spare car key

Get a spare car key in Adelaide

This is the one job we tell everyone to do. If you have a working key, get a spare made now. It is the cheapest and easiest key job there is, and it saves you a much bigger one later.

Most people only think about a spare after they have lost their last key. By then it is an all-keys-lost job, which costs more and takes longer. A spare made today, while your key still works, avoids all of that.

Text your make, model and year and we will quote your spare. We confirm coverage before booking, and every key is tested before we call it done. Coverage varies by model and year.

Why a spare now beats all-keys-lost later

With a working key in hand, programming a spare is a straightforward job. There is a key to copy from, so it is quicker and cheaper.

Lose that last key and the picture changes. All-keys-lost means starting from scratch on the immobiliser side, which takes more time and costs more. The maths is simple. A spare now is the cheaper move, every time.

What a spare covers

We program spare keys across a wide range of makes and key types. Whatever your car uses, we match the spare to it so it works exactly like your current key.

  • Transponder keys, chipped to your immobiliser.
  • Remote and flip keys that lock, unlock and fold away.
  • Smart and proximity fobs for keyless entry and push-button start.

When to get one made

The best time is while both your keys still work, or the moment you are down to one. Do not wait until a key is lost or damaged.

A spare is also worth it if more than one person drives the car, if you keep a work vehicle in the family, or if your only key is getting worn and unreliable.

What to have ready

Bring your working key so we can program the spare from it. Have your registration or VIN handy, and photo ID, because we confirm you are the owner before we program any keys.

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

How much does a spare car key cost?
It depends on the vehicle and the key type. A spare is almost always cheaper than an all-keys-lost job because there is a working key to program from. Text your make, model and year and we will quote it properly before any work starts.
Is it really worth getting a spare before I lose a key?
Yes, and it is the single most useful thing you can do. A spare made while you still have a working key is the cheap, simple version of the job. Once every key is gone it becomes all-keys-lost, which costs more and takes longer. A spare now is cheap insurance.
Can you make a spare for a smart or proximity key?
On many vehicles, yes. We program spare smart and proximity fobs as well as transponder and remote keys. Coverage varies by model and year, so text your make, model and year and we will confirm yours before you book.
Do I need my original key to get a spare?
Yes, that is what makes it a spare rather than an all-keys-lost job. We program the new key using your working one. Bring the working key with you along with your registration or VIN and photo ID.
How long does a spare take to program?
A straightforward spare can be quick once we have your details and your working key. Some smart keys take a little longer to set up. We give you a realistic time when you text or call with your make and model.
Honest answers, on the spot

Get a spare while you still can.

Text your make, model and year to the key line. We will quote your spare and confirm coverage before you book.

Call Text your details