Can you cut a spare key while my original still works?

Yes — that's the ideal time to get one cut. We copy the blade and program the transponder chip from your working key, so you drive away with two keys that both unlock and start the car.

Is it better to get a spare before I lose my only key?

In most cases, yes. A duplicate cut from a working key is the simpler job — losing your last key adds extra steps like sourcing key codes and building a key from scratch. Get the spare while you have the original and you avoid that hassle entirely.

What does 'cut by code' mean for replacement keys?

The key code is the factory cutting pattern for your car — sometimes printed on a card that came with the vehicle when new. With the code, we can cut a precise new blade without the original key present, then program the chip to your immobiliser.

Will my duplicate key start the car, or just open the doors?

It will start the car. We program the transponder chip inside the duplicate to your car's immobiliser, then test it in the ignition before we leave — a spare that only opens the doors is no use to anyone.

Can you duplicate a keyless entry fob as a spare?

In most cases, yes — remote fobs and keyless entry fobs can be duplicated too, depending on your car's make and model. Send us your details on WhatsApp and we'll confirm exactly what we can do for your car.

Spare & Duplicate Car Keys in Longbridge

Quick answer

A spare car key is one of the cheapest forms of insurance against a lost-key headache — and getting one cut while your original still works is the straightforward way to do it. We duplicate blades, transponder chips and remote fobs at your car, across Longbridge and south west Birmingham, 24/7.

Spare car keys being duplicated by a mobile auto locksmith in Longbridge

If you only have one working car key, you're one misplaced pocket away from an all-keys-lost job. A spare takes the drama out of the situation entirely — and duplication is at its simplest when we have a working key in front of us. We come to you, cut the duplicate, program it and test both keys before we leave.

Service

24/7 mobile

Coverage

Longbridge & SW Birmingham

We duplicate

Blades, chips & fobs

Price

Confirmed before work

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Why Get a Spare Key Cut Before You Lose Your Only One

Duplicating a key from a working original is the simplest version of our job: we copy the blade, read the transponder data and program an identical chip, all in one visit. Losing your last key adds extra steps — sourcing key codes and building a key from scratch — which is why locksmiths always advise getting a spare while you still can.

It's also practical for daily life: a second key for a partner, a parent or a workmate means you're never stranded or swapping keys around. One short visit and both keys are cut, coded and tested.

How We Duplicate Your Car Key

We take your working key and read its cuts, transponder data and remote settings.
A new blade is cut to match your original exactly.
The transponder chip in the duplicate is programmed to your car's immobiliser.
Remote and keyless fob buttons are synced to the car where they apply.
Both keys are tested in the locks and the ignition before we finish.

Replacement Keys Cut by Code

Some cars come with a key code card — the factory cutting pattern for your vehicle. With the code in hand, we can cut a precise new blade without even needing the original key present, then program the chip to your car.

If you don't have a code card, we can usually still work from the original key or your car's records — message us your make, model, year and registration on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what's possible for your car.

What to Tell Us When You Order a Spare

Your car's make, model and year — or just the registration plate.
What the current key looks like: a plain blade, a remote fob or a keyless entry fob.
Whether the key starts the car now — that tells us the immobiliser side is working.
A clear photo of both sides of the key helps us bring the right blank.

Our price promise

Every job is different — the price depends on your car's make, model, year and the type of key or lock involved. That's why we always confirm your exact price before any work starts: message us on WhatsApp with your registration or VIN and we'll quote you upfront. The price we agree is the price you pay.