Car Key Replacement in Newcastle

Signs your car key needs replacing

• The blade is bent, cracked or has snapped off — sometimes inside the lock or ignition
• The key is so worn it only turns after several tries
• Remote buttons have stopped working even after a new battery
• The key has been dropped in water or put through the washing machine
• The case has split and the internal parts are loose
• The dashboard shows a “key not detected” warning

Replacement vs spare vs lost

Replacement is for when your key is still in your hand but damaged or unreliable. If you've lost every key, see lost car keys. If your key works fine and you just want a second, a spare car key is the simpler option.

What's involved

1. Diagnosis

A key that won't start the car isn't always the key's fault. We check whether the problem is the key, the transponder, the remote, or something in the vehicle's immobiliser — so you only pay to fix what's actually wrong. More on that on our key programming and diagnostics page.

2. Cutting

The new blade is cut to match your locks, using the vehicle's key code or your existing key as a reference.

3. Programming

The transponder and remote are programmed to your car so it unlocks, locks and starts as it should. We test everything before we leave.

Broken key stuck in the lock?

Don't keep trying to turn it — that can damage the lock or ignition barrel. Leave it where it is and call us. Where possible, we'll extract the broken piece and supply a replacement in the same visit.