Corsas and Astras are some of the most common cars on Bournemouth roads, and many are now on their second or third owner with a single key left. We cut and program Vauxhall keys at your car, by appointment, for both older GM-era models and newer ones built on PSA platforms.
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Key types & security
Vauxhall key technology splits roughly into two eras, and the age of your car tells us which approach is needed.
Locally, Vauxhall jobs come from first-time drivers in Kinson and Canford Heath, families in Ferndown and Verwood, and Vivaro vans that keep small Poole businesses moving. Older Corsas and Astras are often affordable to sort, and many owners are surprised how quickly a spare pays for itself compared with replacing a lost key later. Newer PSA-based models are more involved, so we check your registration before booking. If your key has stopped locking the doors or the ignition has started to stick, tell us what is happening and we will explain the likely fix.
Older Corsa C and D, Astra G, H and J, Zafira and Meriva models use a transponder chip, often in a flip remote. Some need a security code to add a key.
The familiar Vauxhall flip key carries the chip and lock buttons. Cases and buttons wear, but the chip can usually be programmed into a new key.
The Corsa F, newer Astra, Mokka and Grandland share technology with Peugeot and Citroën, with different chips and some keyless start options.
A lost Vauxhall key costs £220–£470 on average and a Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall 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. Vauxhall 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
Worn remotes are common on older Corsas. A new programmed key restores locking and gives you a reliable spare.
Older Astras and Corsas can develop stiff ignition barrels that need a repair before keys behave properly.
Learner and first cars often arrive with one key. A spare is the simplest protection.
What we do
Corsa · Astra · Insignia · Mokka · Crossland · Grandland · Zafira · Meriva · Adam · Viva · Vivaro · Combo
Corsas and Astras make up most of our Vauxhall work, along with Vivaro vans.
Many Vauxhall jobs are some of the most affordable we do, particularly on older cars. Send us the registration and we will confirm the key type and fixed price.
Job log
Recent · Ringwood
Vauxhall CorsaA replacement key cut and programmed for a Vauxhall Corsa in Ringwood.
Recent work
Lost car keys
Ringwood
A replacement key cut and programmed for a Vauxhall Corsa in Ringwood.
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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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Not usually. Where an older model needs it, we can normally retrieve the information during the appointment.
Tell us the model and year. We'll agree a fixed price before booking an appointment at your car.
