Spare Vehicle Keys
From £65Get a spare key cut and programmed for your vehicle at your home, workplace, or anywhere across the North West. Fast, affordable, and fully functional.
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We replace your lost car key wherever you are — no tow truck, no waiting days.
You've lost your only car key and you're stranded. The main dealer wants 3–14 days and hundreds of pounds. There is a better way.
From £95 30–90 minutes on-site 24/7, including bank holidays
Call 07831 872 740 — Available NowLost Vehicle Key Replacement — Full Service Details
Losing your only set of car keys is one of the most stressful situations a driver can face. Whether you've lost them at home, at work, in a car park, or out shopping across the North West, you're suddenly without transport and facing what feels like an expensive, time-consuming problem. Excalibur Auto Locksmiths specialises in lost vehicle key replacement for every major car make and model — and we do it all from our fully equipped mobile workshop, at your location, the same day you call.
The main dealer is most drivers' first instinct when they lose a key. The reality? You'll be quoted anything from £200 to £600, told to arrange a tow, and asked to wait between 3 and 14 working days for a new key to arrive and be programmed. In that time, you're without your vehicle, paying for alternative transport, and enduring the delay. There is no technical reason your key can't be replaced on-site — the equipment exists, and Ian and Adam at Excalibur carry it in their mobile workshop every single day.
When you call Excalibur, Ian or Adam will take your vehicle's make, model, year, and VIN if available. They'll confirm the exact key type your vehicle uses — whether that's a standard transponder key, a proximity smart key, a flip key, or a coded key card — and give you a firm quote before travelling. On arrival, the new key blank is cut to your lock profile using specialist cutting equipment, then programmed directly to your vehicle's immobiliser and ECU using dealer-grade diagnostic tools. In most cases, this entire process takes between 30 and 90 minutes, and you're back on the road without having moved the car an inch.
Ian Casson founded Excalibur over 30 years ago, and his son Adam joined the business to bring modern programming expertise to the already-deep knowledge base. Between them, they've replaced keys for tens of thousands of vehicles across Wigan, St Helens, and the wider North West region. When you call, you speak to one of them directly — not a call centre. You get a straight quote, a realistic arrival time, and the job done right first time. For most vehicles, Excalibur's price for lost key replacement is 40–60% less than the main dealer equivalent.
How We Do It — At Your Location
Call and Describe Your Vehicle
Ring 07831 872 740 and tell Ian or Adam your vehicle make, model, and year. Have the V5C or VIN handy if possible — it speeds up key sourcing. You'll get a firm quote on the call.
We Come to Your Location
Our fully equipped mobile workshop drives to wherever your vehicle is — your driveway, a car park, roadside, or workplace. No towing required.
Key Blank Cut to Profile
Using specialist automotive key-cutting machinery, we cut a new key blank to match your vehicle's door and ignition lock profile precisely.
Transponder & Immobiliser Programming
The new key's transponder chip is programmed to your car's immobiliser using dealer-grade diagnostic equipment. This is what unlocks and starts the engine.
Test and Handover
We test the new key in all locks and the ignition, confirm remote functions where applicable, and hand over your working key. Job done — you drive away.
Vehicle & Key Compatibility
Compatible Vehicle Types
- Hatchback
- Saloon
- Estate
- SUV
- MPV
- Coupe
- Convertible
- Van
- Pick-up Truck
- Motorhome
Key Types We Handle
- Standard Transponder Key
- Remote Key Fob
- Flip Key
- Smart/Proximity Key
- Key Card (Renault)
- Tibbe Key
- Laser Cut Key
- High-Security Blade Key
How Much Does Lost Vehicle Key Replacement Cost?
The cost of lost vehicle key replacement depends on your vehicle's make, model, and the specific key type required. Excalibur is consistently 40–60% cheaper than main dealer pricing because we don't carry dealer overheads, and we use quality compatible components rather than OEM parts at manufacturer prices.
From £95
All-inclusive pricing
Cutting, programming, and call-out included
We will always provide a firm quote before starting any work. Call 07831 872 740 for your exact price — it takes 2 minutes.
Lost Vehicle Key Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — in fact, this is the most common scenario we handle. When there is no spare key, we work from the vehicle identification number (VIN), the door lock profile, and the immobiliser data to create a brand-new key from scratch. We carry blank keys for all major makes and models in our mobile workshop, so there is rarely a delay in sourcing the correct blank.
For most modern vehicles with a standard transponder or remote key, the entire process — cutting and programming — takes between 30 and 90 minutes. More complex systems such as proximity smart keys or vehicles with advanced immobiliser technology may take up to two hours. We will always give you a realistic time estimate before we begin.
Yes. We programme the new key using the same authorised diagnostic protocols used by main dealers. All functions that the original key had — including central locking, remote open/close, and the transponder for engine start — will be fully operational on the replacement key. We test every function before we leave.
We can handle that too. If your keys are locked inside the vehicle, we can open the vehicle without damage in most cases, retrieve the original key, and also cut a spare if you'd like one at the same time. It is well worth having a spare cut while we're already on-site, as it's significantly cheaper than a second call-out.
We cover the full North West region, including Wigan, St Helens, Bolton, Warrington, Liverpool, Southport, Leigh, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Runcorn, Widnes, and all surrounding towns and villages. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, simply call 07831 872 740 and we'll confirm immediately.
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Car Key Cutting
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From £85Mobile immobiliser programming for all major makes and models. We match your keys to your vehicle's ECU at your location — same day.
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