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Frequently Asked Questions

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Lost or Stolen Keys

In most cases no — modern car keys require specialist diagnostic equipment to programme correctly. Attempting it yourself could damage your vehicles ECU.

Yes — even if you have no keys at all, we can use specialist equipment to create a new key from scratch without needing the original.

Yes — we can remove lost or stolen keys from your vehicle’s system and programme new ones, ensuring your vehicle remains secure.

We use specialist lock picks and diagnostic equipment to read your lock barrel and create a new key without needing the original.

Yes — we supply, programme and replace keyless entry fobs for most vehicle makes and models.

Contact us before agreeing to any dealer work — in most cases we can replace your key without replacing the ECU, saving you hundreds of pounds.

No — in most cases we can create a new key without replacing the lock, saving you significant cost.

Rekeying is usually cheaper. However we will always advise you on the most cost effective solution for your specific situation.

Not usually — unless your keys have been lost or stolen, in which case we recommend deleting the old keys from your vehicle’s system and programming new ones, which we can do.

In most cases rekeying or replacing just the key is sufficient and more cost effective. We will advise you on the best solution for your vehicle.

Report it to the police immediately, then contact us to delete the stolen keys from your vehicle’s system and programme new ones to keep your vehicle secure.

A restricted key is a high security key that can only be copied by authorised locksmiths using specialist equipment — something we are fully equipped to handle.

We offer complete module reprogramming, ECU, TCM, BCM programming and coding using dealer specific tools.