Spare Car Keys in Winchester

Plenty of used cars change hands with one key. That works fine until the key is lost, damaged or locked in the boot, at which point a straightforward errand becomes an all-keys-lost job.

A spare also earns its keep day to day: two drivers sharing a car, a partner who needs access, or a key that stays at home rather than living on a building site.

With a key the vehicle already recognises, the new key can usually be added to memory directly. There is no need for the longer procedures used when nothing works, so time on site drops and so does the cost.

Once the last key is gone the job moves to the lost car keys route instead.

On many vehicles you can choose. A plain bladed transponder key starts the car and opens the doors manually, at lower cost. A full remote key adds central locking and boot release. Which options exist depends on the model.

Any spare for a modern car needs programming as well as cutting — see car key programming. Spare proximity smart keys are supported on many keyless vehicles, though this varies by model and year rather than by manufacturer.

For anyone whose work depends on a van, a spare is not optional. Transit, Transporter, Vivaro, Trafic and Sprinter spares are regular jobs — see van keys in Winchester.

Spares are planned work rather than emergencies, so they can be fitted around you at home or at work anywhere from Fulflood and Harestock to Kings Worthy and Twyford. Bring the registration, the existing key and your vehicle documents.