Only have one key? A spare car key is cut and programmed at your vehicle while you wait, so you are never one lost key away from an expensive all keys lost job.
Many cars are bought second-hand with just one key, and plenty of drivers only realise the spare is missing when they need it. Getting a spare car key made while you still have a working key is the simplest and most affordable key job there is.
Because the original key is available, Alex can read it and add a second key to the car rather than starting from scratch. The new blade is cut to your locks, the transponder is programmed to the immobiliser and the remote is paired, all at your home or workplace across Nottingham, Derby and Long Eaton.
A spare is also useful for second drivers, for keeping a key safely at home, and for work vans where more than one person needs access. Every spare key is tested before Alex leaves and comes with a 1-year warranty.
A spare costs far less than replacing every key after the only one is lost.
Very common with used cars. Add a second key now rather than waiting for the first to go missing.
Partners, children learning to drive and carers all find a spare key makes life easier.
Give each driver their own key so the van is not stuck waiting for one person.
Keep a spare safely indoors so a lost key is an inconvenience rather than an emergency.
If your only key is starting to fail, a fresh spare protects you before it stops working.
If the buttons are unreliable, a replacement car key may be the better fix than a copy.
Alex supplies the right spare for your vehicle, from genuine style keys to quality universal remotes.
A cut blade with a chip that is coded to your immobiliser, so the spare starts the car just like the original.
Folding keys with lock and unlock buttons, supplied with the remote paired to your car.
Where the car uses a separate fob, the spare fob is programmed so every button works.
Proximity keys for push button start cars, programmed with specialist equipment.
For many older models, a quality universal smart key gives a fully working spare without going back to the dealer.
Extra keys for light commercial vans so every driver has their own.
Keyless car? Store both keys away from the front door and in a signal-blocking pouch, as recommended in police advice on preventing vehicle theft.
Share your make, model, year and registration, plus a photo of your current key if you can.
The spare blade is cut to match your existing key and locks so it turns smoothly.
Using your working key, the new transponder and remote are added to the car through the OBD port.
Both keys are tested for starting, locking and unlocking before Alex leaves.
There are two ways to make a spare, and Alex will use the right one for your car.
A spare is the most affordable key job, and you get a fixed quote before any work starts.
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When you still have a working key, Alex can read it and add a second key to the car. When every key is lost, the car may need opening, the blade has to be cut without a pattern and the immobiliser has to be accessed from scratch. That extra work is why an all keys lost job costs more. Getting a spare now avoids that cost later.
High street key cutting kiosks can copy the metal blade, and some can copy simple chips. Most modern cars, however, need a transponder that is properly programmed to the immobiliser, and a remote that is paired to the central locking. A blade that only opens the door is not a true spare. A programmed spare starts the car and works every button.
Store your spare indoors, away from the front door and windows, and never leave it inside the car. If your car has keyless entry, keep both keys in a signal-blocking pouch or tin, because thieves can use relay equipment to pick up the signal from a key inside the house.
A spare makes life easier for partners, young drivers and carers who share a car. It also means that if one driver is away with the key, the car is not stuck on the drive. Many families have two spares made at the same visit so everyone has their own key.
For tradespeople and small fleets, a van that only one person can use is a van that sits idle. Alex makes extra van keys at your yard, site or driveway, so each driver can have their own key and the working day is not held up.
When buying a used car, ask how many keys come with it and test each one. If there is only one key, factor the cost of a spare into your offer. Once the car is yours, Alex can add a spare and, if you want, remove any keys from previous owners that you do not hold.
The best time is while your only key still works well. A key that is already worn or unreliable is harder to read, and if it fails before the spare is made, the job becomes an all keys lost callout. Booking a spare as soon as you notice you only have one key keeps the cost at its lowest.
Some insurers ask how many keys you have when you take out or renew a policy, and may ask for all keys if the car is ever stolen. Having a spare that you can account for makes that conversation simple. Check your own policy wording for the details that apply to you.
Spare keys are cut and programmed for most of the cars and vans driven around Nottingham, Derby and Long Eaton. Popular makes include:
Every photo is from a real AJ Auto Access job, taken at the customer's vehicle.
"Excellent service! Alex came out quickly and sorted a new spare key for my car for a great price, highly recommend."
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"Great service from Alex. Needed a second key for my van. Service was quick, professional and fairly priced."
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Alex is based in Long Eaton and makes spare keys at your home or workplace across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and north Leicestershire.
Also Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Stapleford, Toton, Chilwell, Wollaton, Ilkeston, Kimberley, Nuthall, Hucknall, Arnold, Gedling and Cotgrave.
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See every area we coverYes. As long as you have one working key, Alex can cut and program a spare at your vehicle.
Most spare keys are cut and programmed within an hour once Alex is with the vehicle.
Usually not. Most modern cars need a transponder chip that is programmed to the immobiliser, which a basic cut key does not have.
Yes. Adding a spare while you have a working key is simpler than an all keys lost job, so it costs less.
Both are available for many cars. Alex will explain the options and give you a clear quote for each.
Yes. Alex makes spare keys for light commercial vans as well as cars.
Yes. Many drivers have two spares made at the same visit.
Yes. Every spare key comes with a 1-year warranty.
Most cars can store several keys in the immobiliser, but the exact number varies by make and model. Alex will check how many keys are programmed to your car when he connects to it.
Yes. Many used cars come with only one key. Adding a spare straight away protects you from a costly all keys lost job, and old keys you do not hold can be removed at the same time.
No. A photo helps Alex identify the right key and give you a quote, but the spare is made at the vehicle using your working key and diagnostic equipment.
Keep it indoors, away from the front door, and never in the car. For keyless cars, use a signal-blocking pouch or tin to protect against relay theft.
Call or WhatsApp Alex with your make, model and registration for a clear quote.
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