What do I do if I've lost my car keys?
If you can not find your keys you have two options for replacing them. One is to contact the dealer, and another is to contact Keyhaven Locksmiths and allow us to take care of your lost car keys headache.
Why use Keyhaven Locksmiths to replace your lost car keys?
We come out to your car. The main dealer option would require you to have the car towed to their workshop for the new keys to be programmed to the vehicle.
We always aim to recover your misplaced automobile keys the same day .The dealer may not be able to fit you in for several weeks and you could find you have to wait for replacement keys to be delivered from overseas.
Our replacement car keys are always provided at a much lower price than the dealer.
We will always do our best to come out to you the same day and replace your missing auto keys at a price that wont leave a hole in your pocket!
What to do if you car keys have been stolen
First of all have a good look for the keys and go over your recent steps to try and locate them. The next step should be to contact the police if you feel your vehicle may be at a security risk. Then contact Keyhaven Locskmiths, we are able to erase the stolen keys from the vehicles immobilser box or ECU, then we can re-code the locks to new combinations and produce a new working key so you don't have to worry about the car being stolen.
Replacing lost or broken car keys
All replacement car keys are either cut to code, pattern or lock. At Keyhaven Locksmiths we carry blank keys that can be cut at the roadside with the latest key cutting machinery to ensure all new car keys produced are a perfect fit.
Misplaced car keys can be re-manufactured and cut to code from the vehicle door or ignition lock.
If your car is fitted with an immobiliser system it will only operate with a correctly programmed transponder key and we will need to reprogram a new key to your vehicles main ECU or immobiliser box.
Does my car have an immobiliser?
All cars produced and sold in the UK since 1995 are legally required to be fitted with an immobiliser system. These cars require a transponder key with an embedded electronic transponder chip to start the vehicle. When the key is turned in the ignition the code is read and the vehicle will only start if the correct code is received.
This system was introduced to reduce vehicle crime and prevent cars from being started without the correct key. A broken or lost transponder car key will result in the vehicle not starting upon turning the key in the ignition.
keyhaven Locksmiths utilise highly sophisticated key programming equipment, which allows our mobile car locksmith's to program replacement transponder keys for most makes of vehicle at the roadside.
Spare car keys
Spare Car Keys
If you only have one key for your vehicle it makes good sense to contact us now and have us produce spare car keys. Using sophisticated computerised machinery we are able to copy car keys for most vehicles. Duplicate car keys are much easier and cost effective to produce. So don't wait until you lose all of your car keys. We are able to produce new keys even if you have lost your main master key.
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