Lost Vehicle Key Replacement
From £95We replace lost vehicle keys for all makes and models at your location. Cut, coded and programmed on the spot — often within the hour.
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Having a spare key is the cheapest insurance against the most expensive emergency.
Most drivers only think about a spare key after they've lost their only one and faced a £300+ bill. Prevent that — a spare key today costs a fraction of an emergency tomorrow.
From £65 30–60 minutes on-site 24/7, including bank holidays
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A spare vehicle key is one of the smartest investments a car owner can make — and one of the most frequently postponed. The reason most people don't have a spare is simple: when you have a working key, the urgency doesn't feel pressing, and the dealer quotes can be off-putting enough to put it in the 'do it later' pile indefinitely. Then the day comes when the key is lost, broken, or stolen, and that 'later' decision becomes an expensive emergency. Excalibur Auto Locksmiths provides spare key cutting and programming for all vehicle makes and models at your location — and the cost of a spare key is always a fraction of the cost of an emergency replacement.
The process for cutting a spare when you have an existing working key is faster and often cheaper than a full lost-key replacement, because we don't need to do the full diagnostic work — we have a working reference key to copy the mechanical cut from, and the programming process is a straightforward add-to-existing-memory operation rather than a full initialisation. This means you can have a spare key cut and programmed while you're at home, at work, or anywhere else convenient — it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes and can be booked in advance rather than reactively.
Ian and Adam recommend booking a spare key when you call for any other service. If we're already on-site for a lost key replacement, a spare cut and programmed at the same visit costs significantly less in combined labour than two separate call-outs. Similarly, if your car is newer and you haven't yet had a spare cut, a proactive booking — at your convenience — gives you the peace of mind of knowing you're never a single key loss away from an expensive rescue situation. We advise every customer to have at least two working keys for their vehicle.
Excalibur's spare key service covers the full spectrum of modern key types: standard transponder keys, remote key fobs, flip/folding keys, laser-cut blades, smart keys, proximity keys, and Renault key cards. Whatever your vehicle requires, Ian and Adam have the equipment to supply, cut, and programme it. Our pricing is transparent and consistent — we quote before we start, we don't have hidden charges for programming, and we're always significantly cheaper than the main dealer equivalent. Across Wigan, St Helens, and the wider North West region, hundreds of drivers have chosen Excalibur for a preventative spare rather than an expensive emergency.
How We Do It — At Your Location
Book a Convenient Time
Unlike an emergency, a spare key can be planned. Call 07831 872 740 to arrange a time that suits you — we'll come to your home, workplace, or any other location.
Bring Your Existing Key
Your current working key provides the reference for the mechanical cut. We'll use it alongside your vehicle data to source the correct blank for your make and model.
Cut the New Blank
We cut the new key blank to match your existing key's profile using our precision mobile cutting equipment.
Add Key to Immobiliser Memory
The new key's transponder is added to your vehicle's ECU alongside your existing key — both will work independently.
Test Both Keys
We confirm both your original key and the new spare work correctly in all locks and the ignition before handover.
Vehicle & Key Compatibility
Compatible Vehicle Types
- All makes and models
- Cars
- Vans
- SUVs
- MPVs
- Classic vehicles
Key Types We Handle
- Standard Transponder Key
- Remote Key Fob
- Smart Key
- Proximity Key
- Flip Key
- Laser-Cut Key
- Key Card
How Much Does Spare Vehicle Keys Cost?
The cost of spare vehicle keys 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 £65
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.
Spare Vehicle Keys — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, almost always significantly so. When you have an existing working key, the programming process is a simpler add-to-memory operation rather than a full ECU initialisation, which reduces the time and complexity. Additionally, booking in advance removes the call-out urgency premium. A spare key cut and programmed with Excalibur at your convenience will typically cost 30–40% less than the same operation as an emergency lost-key replacement.
Yes — and this is a common situation for buyers of used vehicles, which are frequently supplied with only one key. We can cut and programme a spare key from your single existing key, adding the new key to the immobiliser memory alongside the original. Both keys will work independently afterwards.
This varies by vehicle make and model. Most modern vehicles can hold between 4 and 8 programmed keys in the ECU memory. A small number of older systems are limited to 2 or 3. We'll advise you on your specific vehicle's limit when you call — it's rare for a standard private car to have enough keys to approach this limit.
It shouldn't negatively affect your insurance, and some policies actually recommend you declare the number of keys you hold. Where it becomes relevant is in a theft claim — insurers may ask whether keys were left in the vehicle or accessible. Keep your spare in a secure location separate from your main key, and don't leave it in your home in an obvious place where it could be taken in a burglary.
Yes. Smart/proximity keys are among the most complex key types to programme, but also among the most important to have a spare for — they are expensive to replace as an emergency. We carry the diagnostic equipment to programme smart keys and proximity fobs for all major brands. The process takes slightly longer than a standard key but is entirely achievable on-site.
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