The cost of replacing a car key has increased over the years due to the added security features in modern car keys. The cost varies depending on the make, model, year of manufacture, and vehicle specification.

For example, a Ford car key replacement with a flip-type remote blade key costs around £217, whereas a VW replacement key with the same remote key type manufactured in the same year will cost around £257.

Nissan has priced most replacement remote keys at a fixed price of £360. Main dealerships are franchises, so the cost of car key replacement may vary from one to another, and the geographic location of the dealer can also impact the price. In the UK, main dealers do not provide a mobile service for car key replacement, so if you lose your only car key, you will need to budget for the cost of recovery.

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If all keys are lost, the cost of replacement can be higher and may take longer, with wait times ranging from 2-5 days up to 2 weeks depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
Why are replacement car keys so expensive?

The cost of replacement car keys can be high due to several reasons. First, car keys today are sophisticated electronic devices with complex programming and coding procedures. The newer the car and the more premium the brand, the higher the cost of a replacement key is likely to be. Second, the programming tools for creating a new key can be costly to purchase and install, and the procedures involved in cutting and programming a new key can be time-consuming for a qualified auto locksmith engineer.

Third, if all keys are lost, the replacement cost can be even higher, as some electronic control units may need to be replaced, and the labor time for accessing the control units can be significant. Finally, the cost of a replacement key also includes the profit margin of the key supplier. To save time and money, it is always a good idea to have a spare key.

Having a spare car key can be a real lifesaver! If you only have one working key and something happens to it, such as losing it or damaging it, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble.

You may have assumed that duplicating your existing key was an unnecessary expense, but this is not the case. In the past, you would have had to go back to the dealership for a repair or replacement, but now specialist automobile locksmiths are available to come to you, wherever you are, and they are much less expensive than dealerships.

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Losing your only car key can be a real inconvenience and expense, as it can take time to unlock your vehicle and override its existing internal security system, resulting in not having access to your vehicle for days and possibly even having to hire a replacement.

However, with LCL GROUP, a team of skilled mobile technicians can get to you within an hour, and 99 times out of 100 they will get you back on the road the same day, at a cost much lower than a dealership. It’s also worth considering that if two of you are driving the same vehicle, having a duplicate key can save you time and hassle by automatically adjusting driver’s seat and mirror settings.

LCL GROUP is the best auto locksmith choice, with technicians who can get to you in under an hour, the skills to deal with any immobilisation problems, and the latest in auto locksmith technology.

They provide new and duplicate keys for almost every vehicle under the sun, and can come to you anywhere in London, the Home Counties, and surrounding areas. So, is a spare vehicle key worth having? Absolutely!

And with LCL GROUP, duplicating an existing key can be done in minutes while you wait. It’s important to choose a service that has qualified technicians who are equally at home working on any vehicle, equipped with the latest vehicle security technology, and has a proven track record with thousands of satisfied customers – LCL GROUP ticks all those boxes.