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Spare Car Keys Liverpool
ADC Locksmith Liverpool makes spare car keys at the vehicle across Liverpool and Merseyside, from £100 with no call out fee and no VAT. A second key is cut and programmed while the original still works, usually in 20 to 40 minutes, at a home or a workplace.
Spare Car Keys at a Glance
How a Spare Car Key Is Made
A spare car key is a second key, cut from the existing key or from manufacturer data and then added to the immobiliser as a new authorised key. It is an addition and not a swap. The original keeps working exactly as before, and the car recognises both keys.
A spare involves none of the lost key work. No old key is deleted, the car is not decoded from the vehicle identification number alone and the working key in hand supports the proof of ownership. The job is faster and less expensive than a replacement for the same vehicle. ADC Locksmith Liverpool works as a 24/7 mobile auto locksmith in Liverpool, so the spare is made at the car.
A spare covers the same range of keys as a full replacement. Standard and laser cut blades, transponder keys, remote flip keys and smart keys with keyless entry are all cut and programmed on site. A small number of vehicles limit how many keys the immobiliser holds, and that is flagged on the phone before any commitment.
Good Reasons for a Spare
- Down to the last working key
- A second driver shares the car
- A new driver in the family
- A business or fleet vehicle in daily use
- A lockout is never worth the risk
With a Spare Car Key or Without
A spare car key costs less than the problem it prevents. The difference shows on the day the only key is lost, stolen or locked inside the car.
| On the day | With a spare already made | Without a spare |
|---|---|---|
| The only key is lost or stolen | The spare is used and no call is required | A full lost key job is the only route |
| Timing | Made at a time the owner chooses | An emergency, at whatever hour it happens |
| The car | Stays in use | Stranded until a locksmith or a dealer reaches it |
| The cost | The lower price of a spare, paid once | The higher price of a replacement, under time pressure |
| The lost key | Deleted from the car at leisure, with the spare in hand | Deleted during the emergency job |
Nobody plans to lose the only key, and that is the reason a spare is made before it happens.
Four Steps to a Spare Car Key
A spare car key is made at the car in one visit, at a home or a workplace.
The registration is all that is required on the first call.
- 1The key type is confirmed on a callThe registration identifies the key, the chip and the price before travel.
- 2The blade is cutThe new blade is copied from the working key or cut to code from manufacturer data.
- 3The spare is programmedThe new key is added to the immobiliser as an extra authorised key, alongside the original.
- 4Both keys are testedThe spare and the original are tested on the locks, the remote and the ignition.
Spare Car Key Cost by Key Type
A spare car key in Liverpool costs from £100 for a standard or transponder key and from £250 for a smart key with ADC Locksmith Liverpool. A remote or flip key sits between the two.
| Spare key type | What is done | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard or transponder keyA blade or a basic chip key | A duplicate is cut and added to the immobiliser at the car | From £100 |
| Remote or flip keyIntegrated remote central locking | A second key is cut, programmed and synchronised to the vehicle | £100 to £250, confirmed on the call |
| Smart or proximity keyKeyless entry and start button | A duplicate keyless key is paired to the car and the start system | From £250 |
The working original proves compatibility, so a spare car key is usually quicker and cheaper than a replacement after every key is lost for the same vehicle. The exact price is confirmed on the phone from the registration, and the quote is the invoice.
No call out fee and no VAT are added to any spare key price.
Auto Locksmith, Main Dealer or Key Shop
A spare car key comes from three places. A mobile auto locksmith makes it at the car, a main dealer orders it by the vehicle identification number and a high street key shop copies simpler keys at the counter.
| Difference | ADC Locksmith Liverpool | Main dealer | High street key shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | At the car, at a home or a workplace | At the dealership | At the shop counter |
| Key types | Standard, transponder, remote, flip and smart keys | The keys of the make it sells | Standard keys and some remote keys |
| Waiting time | 20 to 40 minutes on site | Often several days for an ordered key | While the customer waits, where the key is in stock |
| Programming | At the car, in the same visit | At a booked appointment | Cloning of some chip keys |
| Price basis | From £100, no call out fee, no VAT | Set by the dealership | Set by the key type |
A shop suits a simple spare for an older car. A spare car key for a remote, flip or smart key system is made and programmed at the car in one visit.
All three routes supply a second key for the same car. The differences are the place, the wait and the key systems handled.
Spare Car Keys Tested Before Handover
Every spare car key is tested on the vehicle before handover. The blade is tried in the door and the ignition, the remote buttons are checked and the engine is started with the new key.
The original key is tested again afterwards, so the car leaves with two working keys and not one new key and one that has stopped.
Sorted my spare key for my car supplied cut and programmed in no time at all, great communication and faultless service.
Sean · Google review · Spare key
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Where it is already too late for a spare, one of these services is the next step.
A lost, stolen or broken key is replaced at the car.
A new or existing key is paired to the immobiliser.
A blade is cut to code in the van.
A locked car is opened day or night.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spare Car Keys
How much does a spare car key cost in Liverpool?
A spare car key in Liverpool costs from £100 for a standard or transponder key and from £250 for a smart key with ADC Locksmith Liverpool. A remote or flip key sits between the two. No call out fee and no VAT apply.
Does making a spare affect the original key?
No. The original key is read and not altered, and it continues to work exactly as before.
The spare is added to the car as a new, separate authorised key.
How quickly is a spare car key made?
A spare car key is usually made in 20 to 40 minutes on site. No lost key process is involved, so the job is the cutting of the duplicate and the pairing of the new key to the immobiliser.
Where is a spare car key made in Liverpool?
A spare car key is made at the car by ADC Locksmith Liverpool, at a home or a workplace anywhere in the city and across Merseyside. The spare is made for most makes on the road, and the full list sits on the page of car makes covered.
Does the spare have to be identical to the original key?
No. The spare has to be compatible with the immobiliser of the vehicle and not identical in style.
On some vehicles a simpler transponder key works as the spare for a smart key. The options for the specific car are confirmed on the call.
Is a spare cheaper than a full replacement?
Yes, in most cases.
The working original proves compatibility, so the car is not decoded from the vehicle identification number and no old keys are deleted. Both the time on site and the price stay lower.
Is a spare made for a car bought second hand?
Yes. Ownership of the vehicle is verified first, as with any key work, and the V5C is usually enough.
The check is part of the scheme under which ADC Locksmith Liverpool is a SERMI approved locksmith.
What happens when the spare is lost too?
The job becomes a lost key job like any other, and a new key is still made at the car. The lost keys are removed from the memory of the car in the same visit.
Is a spare van key made the same way?
Yes. A spare van key is cut and programmed at the van in the same way as a spare car key.
Fleet and business vehicles in daily use are the most common van jobs.
How many keys does a car accept?
Most cars accept several keys. A small number of vehicles restrict how many keys the immobiliser holds, and on a few the full key count is registered again when one is added. Either case is flagged on the phone before any commitment.
Does a spare key from an online seller work?
A key bought online usually arrives uncut and unpaired. It is cut and programmed at the car after a compatibility check from the registration. A key with the wrong chip or frequency does not pair, and that is confirmed before travel.
Cut and programmed at the car while the original still works. No call out fee, no VAT.