Toyotas last for years, which means many are now on later owners with tired or missing keys. We cut and program keys for Yaris, Aygo, Corolla, C-HR and RAV4 models at your car by appointment, including hybrids.
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Key types & security
Toyota has used several generations of transponder chip, followed by smart keys on most newer and hybrid models.
Toyota owners in our area tend to keep their cars for a long time, and we often meet Yaris and Corolla drivers in Christchurch, Highcliffe and Southbourne whose original keys are wearing out after many years. A freshly cut and programmed key can make an old lock feel new again. Hybrids are increasingly common too, especially the Yaris Hybrid, C-HR and Corolla, and they rely completely on the smart key to start. We check whether your Toyota is supported, which chip or smart key it uses, and the fixed price before booking. If your ignition has become stiff or the key only turns with a jiggle, we can inspect the barrel and repair it where possible, rather than you having to replace parts at a dealer. Every key is tested at the car before we leave.
Older Yaris, Aygo and Corolla models use a chip key or remote key. The chip type changes with the year.
Keyless entry and push-button start, common on hybrids and newer RAV4 and C-HR models.
Hybrids rely on the smart key to put the car into "ready" mode, so correct programming matters.
A lost Toyota key costs £220–£470 on average and a Toyota spare key £170–£310, depending on the key type and model year. Newer VW, BMW and Land Rover spares are typically £350+, and some newer prestige models cost more. We confirm a fixed price from the model, year and registration before booking.
A Toyota dealer may need the car brought in and the key ordered. A mobile auto locksmith cuts and programs the key at your car in one visit. Toyota spare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer, with the biggest savings on cars up to 2013. We quote a fixed price first.
Practical takeaways
Long-lived Toyotas often have worn blades. A freshly cut key can feel very different in the lock.
Older Yaris and Corolla ignitions can wear and need repair.
We support many hybrid Toyotas and confirm before booking.
What we do
Yaris · Aygo · Corolla · Auris · C-HR · RAV4 · Prius · Hilux · Avensis
Yaris and Aygo keys are our most common Toyota jobs.
Tell us the model and year and whether it is a hybrid. We confirm the key type and fixed price before visiting.
Recent work
Spare car keys
Poole
A second working key cut and programmed for a Ford Kuga in Poole.
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Lost car keys
Christchurch
A replacement smart key supplied and coded to a BMW X5 in Christchurch.
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Ignition repair & replacement
Ferndown
Ignition problem on an Audi A3 in Ferndown repaired at the car.
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Many hybrid Toyotas are supported. We check by registration.
Tell us the model and year. We'll agree a fixed price before booking an appointment at your car.
