Lost every key to your car, or had your keys stolen? Alex makes and programs a brand-new key at your vehicle, even with no working key left, and removes the missing keys so they can no longer start the car.
Losing the only key to your car feels like the worst case, but it is one of the most common jobs Alex handles. Locksmiths call it an all keys lost job. It means there is no working key to copy, so a new key has to be made from scratch and coded directly to the vehicle.
Alex comes to wherever the car is parked across Nottingham, Derby and Long Eaton. He opens the vehicle without damage if needed, cuts a new blade to your locks, then connects to the car through the OBD port to program a new transponder chip and remote. Most all keys lost jobs are finished in a single visit, so the car never needs to be towed to a dealer.
Just as importantly, any keys that are lost or stolen are wiped from the car's memory. If someone finds your old key, or it was taken with your bag, it will no longer start the engine.
Whatever happened, the fix starts with the same phone call.
Keys lost on a walk, at the shops or at a match. The car is often safe where it is parked, so Alex comes to it.
If keys were taken, report the theft and have the stolen keys disabled so they cannot be used to take the car.
Sometimes keys are simply gone. A new key means you are not stuck waiting for them to turn up.
Many drivers discover the spare was lost years ago. Alex can make two keys at once so it does not happen again.
For vans, every hour off the road costs money. Van keys are made at the vehicle so you can get back to work.
If the key turns up damaged and no longer works, a car key replacement may be the simpler option.
Making a key with no original is more involved than copying one, which is why the right tools matter.
If the car is locked, Alex opens it with specialist tools that leave the door, lock and paintwork undamaged.
With no key to copy, the blade is cut to match your locks so it turns cleanly in the door and ignition.
Diagnostic equipment talks to the car through the OBD port to access the immobiliser and add a new key.
The chip inside the new key is coded so the engine recognises it and starts first time.
Lock, unlock and boot buttons are paired to the car, including many keyless and proximity systems.
Every missing key is deleted from the car, so only the keys you hold can start the engine.
Still have one working key? Getting a spare car key made now is quicker and costs less than an all keys lost job later.
Tell Alex your make, model, year, registration and where the car is. He confirms the job and gives you a clear quote.
At the vehicle, Alex checks your V5C logbook or finance agreement and photo ID before any key is made.
The car is opened if needed, the blade is cut and the new key is programmed through the OBD port.
Lost or stolen keys are removed from the car, then starting, locking and unlocking are all tested.
An all keys lost job is exactly what a thief would ask for, so Alex always checks that the car belongs to you.
Stolen keys are a security risk as well as an inconvenience. Take these steps as soon as you can.
A calm, simple plan saves time and money. These are the steps Alex recommends to every driver who calls about lost car keys.
Check pockets, bags and the places you visited, then ask at shops, reception desks and lost property. Keys handed in are often kept for a day or two. If you are sure they are gone, move on quickly, because a car left without a working key can become a security risk.
If your keys were taken with a bag, a coat or during a break in, report the theft to the police and tell your insurer. A thief with your key and your address has everything needed to take the car. Keep a note of the crime reference number, as your insurer will ask for it.
Some insurance policies, breakdown memberships and home insurance add ons include key cover. Look through your documents or call your provider before booking, as they may contribute towards the cost of new keys.
Alex will need your V5C logbook or a finance or lease agreement, plus photo ID that matches the name. Having these ready when he arrives keeps the job quick. If your documents were lost with the keys, mention it when you call so he can explain what else can be accepted.
Alex comes to the car, cuts a new blade, programs the new key to the immobiliser and deletes the lost keys from the system. Once the job is finished, the missing keys cannot start the engine, even if someone finds them later.
Most all keys lost jobs happen because the car only had one key. While Alex is already connected to the car, adding a second key costs far less than a separate visit later. Keep the spare somewhere safe at home, away from the front door.
All keys lost jobs are carried out on most of the cars and vans driven around the East Midlands. Popular makes include:
When every key is lost, the main dealer usually needs the car brought in, which often means paying for recovery before the key has even been ordered.
A mobile locksmith brings the equipment to the car instead. For a small number of very new models only the manufacturer can add keys, and Alex will tell you straight away if that applies.
| AJ Auto Access | Main dealer | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the car there | Not needed | Recovery to the dealership |
| Waiting time | Usually a single visit | Key ordered in, often several days |
| Lost keys disabled | Yes, as standard | Yes |
| Out of the house | Work done where the car is | Car left at the dealer |
| Warranty | 1 year on keys and work | Varies by dealer |
Every photo is from a real AJ Auto Access job, taken at the customer's vehicle.
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Alex works from Long Eaton, between Nottingham and Derby, and comes to wherever your car is parked across the East Midlands.
Also Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Stapleford, Toton, Chilwell, Bramcote, Wollaton, Clifton, Ruddington, Ilkeston, Eastwood, Hucknall, Arnold and Carlton.
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See every area we coverYes. Alex can make and program a new key for most makes and models when there is no working key left. This is known as an all keys lost job.
No. As part of the job, lost or stolen keys are removed from the car's immobiliser, so they can no longer start the engine.
No. Alex comes to the car wherever it is parked, so there is no recovery charge and no wait at the dealership.
Most are completed in a single visit. The time on site depends on the vehicle and key type, and Alex will give you an idea when you call.
Your V5C logbook or a finance or lease agreement, plus photo ID. This check protects you and stops keys being made for the wrong person.
It depends on the make, model and year, and on the key type. You get a clear, fixed quote before any work starts.
Yes. Many drivers choose to have two keys made so they are never left without a spare again.
Yes. Every key comes with a 1-year warranty.
It depends on your policy. Some car insurance, breakdown and home insurance policies include key cover. Check your documents or call your provider, and Alex will give you an invoice to support a claim.
If there is a chance they were stolen, or the car is parked somewhere public, it is safer to have new keys made and the old ones removed. A lost key can still start the car until it is deleted from the immobiliser.
Yes. Alex opens the vehicle with non-destructive tools before making the new key, so there is no damage to the doors or locks.
No. Alex comes to wherever the car is parked, whether that is a car park, a workplace or the roadside.
Call or WhatsApp Alex with your make, model and location. He will get a new key made and get you moving again.
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