Lost Car Keys in Newcastle

What “all keys lost” means

An all-keys-lost job is when there is no working key left for the vehicle. That's different from adding a spare car key, because there is no existing key to copy or to use for programming. Instead, the new key has to be produced from the vehicle itself and then introduced to the car's immobiliser.

Modern keys contain a transponder chip that talks to the immobiliser. Even if a key is cut perfectly and turns the lock, the engine won't start until that chip has been programmed to the car. This is specialist work and needs the right diagnostic and programming equipment for your make and model.

Common lost key situations we're asked about

• Keys lost on a night out, at the coast or at a match, with the car still parked
• Only key dropped, damaged beyond use or lost while moving house
• Keys stolen in a burglary or from a bag
• Second-hand car bought with a single key that has now gone missing
• Keyless entry fob lost and the car won't unlock or start

Before you call

Having these details ready helps us confirm quickly whether we can help:

• Make, model and year of the vehicle
• Registration number
• Where the car is parked (postcode)
• The type of key it had — flip key, remote, plain key or keyless fob
• V5C logbook and photo ID for proof of ownership

Is every vehicle possible?

No locksmith can honestly promise that. Support depends on the vehicle's security system and the tools available for it. Some newer or high-security vehicles can only be keyed by the manufacturer. If yours is one of them, we'll tell you straight away rather than waste your time. See the vehicle makes we work with.

Security after losing your keys

If a key has gone missing, it may still be able to start your car. Where the system allows, we remove lost keys from the vehicle's memory when programming the new one. If your keys were stolen alongside your address, this is especially worth doing.