What's involved in a replacement key
Every key combines two separate jobs: cutting a blade that fits your particular locks and ignition, and setting up the electronics inside — the transponder chip, plus a remote on most newer vans. Neither half is any use without the other.
Some vans take a new key through the diagnostic port; others need data pulled from the existing key system first. Which route applies depends on your van's make, model, age and the type of key system it runs.
Reasons drivers call us
There's usually one of a few things going on:
- The single key has gone missing or been taken
- A cracked case, snapped blade or dead buttons
- A van bought second-hand with only one tired key supplied
- A key that works now and then, and you'd rather sort it before it fails completely
Information to have ready
Before we can say whether we can cut a key for your van, we'll need:
What happens when we visit
Once the vehicle details check out, we'll talk through what's likely needed and set up a visit. We carry out the work wherever the van is sitting, whether that's a Southampton driveway, a yard over in Shirley, or a customer's site mid-job.
Every van and key system is different, so we confirm price and timing once we've seen your details rather than putting a flat figure on it upfront. If a vehicle isn't suitable for mobile work, we'll let you know before anything is arranged.
Makes this service covers
You can book it for any make we advertise: Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Toyota, Iveco.
Van Key Replacement: common questions
Will the new key work exactly like the original?
It's set up to match your van's locks, ignition and immobiliser. The exact style of key depends on what your particular vehicle and system support.
Does my lost key stop working once a new one is made?
On vans that allow it, we can usually remove the old key from the system's memory during programming. Mention this when you get in touch.