Lost Car Keys
Lost All Your Car Keys? We Can Help
Losing your only car key doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to the main dealer or having your vehicle recovered.
With specialist vehicle entry, key cutting and programming equipment, we can produce replacement keys for a wide range of cars and vans even when there isn’t an original key available to copy.
We come directly to your vehicle, whether it’s at home, at work or somewhere else in South Essex.
What Happens If I've Lost My Only Car Key?
The exact process depends on the vehicle, but an all keys lost job can involve several stages.
If the vehicle is locked, we may first need to gain access using non-destructive entry techniques. We can then obtain the information required to cut a new key and programme it to the vehicle’s immobiliser system.
Once completed, we’ll test the new key, remote functions and starting of the vehicle before we leave.
Can You Make a Car Key Without the Original?
Yes, for many vehicles we can.
We don’t necessarily need an existing key to make a replacement. Depending on the make, model and year, we can use specialist equipment and vehicle data to determine the correct key and cutting information before programming the replacement to the vehicle.
Every vehicle is different, so the quickest way to find out what is possible is to give us your registration.
Tell us your registration and we'll do the rest
Will My Lost Key Still Work?
Where the vehicle allows it, lost keys can be removed from the vehicle’s authorised key memory during programming.
This means a lost key may no longer be able to start the vehicle. However, this does not necessarily prevent the mechanical blade from operating a door lock, so we’ll explain what is possible for your particular vehicle.
What If My Car Is Locked?
That’s not a problem. In fact, most vehicles we attend for all keys lost are locked.
Unlock Auto provides non-destructive vehicle entry for a wide range of cars and vans. Where required, we can gain access to the vehicle before carrying out the work needed to produce and programme your replacement key.
Our aim is to get into the vehicle without causing unnecessary damage to locks, doors or windows.
How Much Does an All Keys Lost Replacement Cost?
The cost depends on the vehicle, the type of key and the work required.
An all keys lost job can involve considerably more work than making a spare while you still have a working key, particularly if the vehicle needs to be opened or additional security procedures are required.
Give us your registration and we’ll check your vehicle and explain the options and price before arranging the job.
Proof of Ownership
For security reasons, we’ll need suitable identification and proof that you’re entitled to have a key made for the vehicle.
This may include photo identification together with the V5C, insurance documentation or other suitable evidence linking you to the vehicle.
Mobile All Keys Lost Service Across South Essex
Unlock Auto is based in Great Wakering and provides mobile replacement car key services across Southend-on-Sea and South Essex, including Rochford, Shoeburyness, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh and surrounding areas.
There’s usually no need to arrange recovery simply to bring the vehicle to us. We come to the vehicle.
Lost your only key?
Tell us your registration and we’ll check what we can do.