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Spare Car Keys in Bournemouth – Get Your Back-Up Before You Need It

A second key cut and programmed at home or work

A spare car key is easier to plan while a working key is still available. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile spare-key cutting and programming across Bournemouth and the surrounding service area, at a suitable home, workplace or permitted parking location. We confirm the key type and parts, agree a fixed price and test the new spare with your vehicle.

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  • DBS-checked technicians
  • Fully insured
  • 6 years' experience
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Spare keys: save 30–60% vs dealer

biggest savings on cars up to 2013

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Do you have a key that starts the engine?

What Is Spare Car Key Programming?

A Cut Key Is Not Always a Working Spare

Most modern vehicles require an authorised transponder as well as the correct blade.

A cut-only blade may operate a mechanical lock without starting the engine. The immobiliser needs to recognise the transponder or smart key before it will authorise starting. Cutting and programming work together to produce a usable spare for the supported functions of the vehicle.

Pairing the Spare to the Immobiliser

The new key must be accepted by the vehicle’s security system.

Many vehicles use diagnostic-port programming, while others involve a dedicated control module. BCM, BSI, CAS and FEM-based systems use different methods across models and generations. We check the exact make, model and year before confirming how the spare will be added.

From your call to a working spare keys

When Should You Get a Spare Car Key Made?

After Buying a Used Car with One Key

Avoid relying on the only key for every journey.

A used car may arrive with just one working key. Arranging a spare while that key is available lets us assess and test the full set together, instead of planning a replacement after no working key remains.

Before a Long Journey or Holiday

A second key gives you another option if the main one goes missing.

Keep the spare somewhere secure and separate from the main key, or with a trusted person who can access it when needed. Book the work before travelling so suitability and parts can be checked for your vehicle.

When Your Current Key Shows Wear

Describe the symptoms rather than assuming the key is the only fault.

A blade that turns poorly or a key that is intermittently recognised needs assessment. A spare may be appropriate, but ignition or security-system faults can present similarly. We discuss the suitable service before recommending replacement.

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Call or quote online

Tell us the make, model and year.

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We book your slot

Pick a time that suits you, home or work.

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Cut & programmed on-site

Test it, pay, and drive away.

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01202 287974

Speaks straight to your technician – no call centre.

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Where we work

Bournemouth hotspots

  • Ferndown Industrial Estate
  • Westbourne
  • Parkstone
  • Highcliffe
  • Wimborne Minster
  • Ringwood market place

Nearby areas

PooleChristchurchSouthbourneFerndown

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Spare keys: situations we solve

Bought a car with one key

A spare while the existing key still works.

A used car may arrive with one key. Arrange a spare while it is available so we can identify the correct key and test the complete set with the vehicle. Parts and suitability are confirmed before booking.

  • Working key available
  • Supported functions tested
  • Booked appointment
  • Fixed price
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How much is a spare car key in Bournemouth?

A spare car key costs £170–£310 on average, and newer VW, BMW and Land Rover keys are typically £350+. Spares typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer, with the biggest savings on cars up to 2013. Because a working key is already available, the job is simpler than a lost-key replacement and is done at your home or workplace by appointment.

Is a spare key cheaper from a locksmith than a dealer?

In most cases, yes. Spares typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer, with the biggest savings on cars up to 2013; on newer or high-security vehicles the saving is closer to 30%. You also avoid a trip to the dealership, because the key is cut and programmed at your car. We confirm the exact fixed price before booking.

Why get a spare before you lose your only key?

Copying a working key is the cheapest way to get a second key. If your only key is lost, the job becomes a lost-key replacement at £220–£470 on average. A spare also protects you if a remote fails or a key gets damaged, and it is quick to arrange.

Practical takeaways

  • Bring the working key to the appointment.
  • The biggest savings are on cars up to 2013.
  • Test both keys before we leave.

Makes and areas we cover

Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan Spare Keys

The exact model and year determine the key and programming method.

Transponder and remote-key systems differ across cars and vans. Share the registration and details of your existing key so we can confirm the correct spare, suitable equipment and parts before booking.

BMW, Audi and Mercedes Spare Keys

Some systems require specialist security-module procedures.

BMW CAS and FEM systems, different Audi immobiliser arrangements and Mercedes EIS systems use model-specific methods. We confirm whether the spare can be added using diagnostic programming or needs high-security and EEPROM work.

Volkswagen, Kia, Toyota and Hyundai Spare Keys

Blade, remote flip and proximity systems have different requirements.

Manufacturer names alone do not establish compatibility. The vehicle’s model, year and existing key let us check the appropriate replacement and supported functions before arranging a suitable appointment.

Mobile Appointments Across Our Service Area

Home and workplace visits with suitable access and permission.

Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Southbourne, Ferndown, Wimborne, Ringwood, Verwood. Give us the postcode and exact parking location, including gates or restrictions, so we can confirm a practical place for the work.

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01202 287974

Speaks straight to your technician – no call centre.

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Popular spots

  • Ferndown Industrial Estate
  • Westbourne
  • Parkstone
  • Highcliffe
  • Wimborne Minster
  • Ringwood market place

How Spare Car Key Cutting and Programming Works

1. Confirm the Vehicle and Existing Key

Bring all working keys to the booked appointment.

Tell us the registration, make, model, year and parking location. An existing working key helps identify and test the appropriate spare and can support authentication where the vehicle’s programming procedure allows. We confirm parts, suitability and a fixed price before starting.

2. Prepare the Correct Spare Key

Transponder, remote flip or proximity smart key: the vehicle determines the type.

The blade is matched where required and the replacement’s electronic elements are prepared for the system. Older transponder keys and modern smart keys need different procedures, so we check what the exact vehicle uses rather than assuming all key types are interchangeable.

3. Program and Test the Complete Set

The new spare and your existing keys are checked with the car present.

We pair the new key to the immobiliser and program supported remote functions. Starting and locking functions are tested alongside the existing set. The work depends on the key and security system; parts and the appointment are planned accordingly rather than promising a blanket completion time.

Copied from your key
Remote programmed
At home or work
Price agreed first
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How much does a spare car key cost?

Spare Key Pricing

£170–£310 on average.

Newer VW, BMW & Land Rover keys: typically £350+. Your exact price is fixed before we start, once we know the make, model and year.

What affects the price

The security level of the key.

Older transponder keys sit at the lower end, remote and flip keys in the middle, and smart, keyless and prestige keys at the top.

How it compares with the dealer

A qualified saving on spare keys.

Spare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer – the biggest savings (up to 60%) on vehicles up to 2013, and around 30% on newer or high-security vehicles.

Get a spare now vs lose your only key later

Spare key now

£170–£310 on average

Made and tested with a working key available.

Lost only key later

£220–£470 on average

A replacement assessed without a working original.

Spare key options compared
Auto locksmithMain dealerCheap online copy
Comes to youYesNoNo
Programmed to your carYes, on-siteYes, at the dealerOften not
Typical saving vs dealerSpare keys: save 30–60% vs dealer – biggest savings on cars up to 2013–Varies
Price agreed firstYesUsuallyExtras for programming

Average price guide

Spare car keys

£170

on average

£310

on average

Older transponder keysRemote & flip keysSmart, keyless & prestige

Newer VW, BMW & Land Rover keys: typically £350+

Spare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer – the biggest savings (up to 60%) on vehicles up to 2013, and around 30% on newer or high-security vehicles.

Your exact price is fixed before we start, once we know the make, model and year.

Spare car keys: key facts
Price guide£170–£310 on average
WhereAt your car – home or work
AppointmentsMon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm
Makes coveredFord Fiesta & Focus, VW Golf & Polo, Vauxhall Corsa & Astra, BMW 1 & 3 Series, Audi A3 & A4, Mercedes A & C-Class and more
Warranty12-month warranty as standard
Call-out feeOnly if the visit is diagnosis alone

Job log

Latest spare keys jobs

  1. Recent · Poole

    Ford Kuga

    A second working key cut and programmed for a Ford Kuga in Poole.

  2. Recent · Verwood

    Volkswagen Golf

    A new key cut for a Volkswagen Golf in Verwood.

  3. Recent · Ferndown

    Nissan Qashqai

    A spare key added to a Nissan Qashqai in Ferndown.

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Postcodes

BH1–BH31

Weekdays

9am–9pm

Weekends

11am–4pm

Rating

4.9★

Reviews

Reviews from spare keys jobs

Fantastic job completed. Very professional, organised, efficient. Great communication. Highly recommend.
Aaron · Customer review
I cannot recommend them enough. My Transit Custom lock was not turning. I did not know this company and called another locksmith. To cut a long story short the other locksmith attempted a repair and then gave up, leaving me with a van I could no longer use. I called these guys who came out next day; they repaired the damage done by the other locksmith and custom made a replacement ignition barrel so one key still does the doors and the new ignition. I couldn’t be more pleased. Price was very fair too!
Paul · Customer review
From start to finish fantastic service. Called them in the morning and they arrived when they said they would, very polite, explained what was wrong and fixed within the hour. Would thoroughly recommend and was also good value.
Helen · Customer review
Provided a speedy service at a good price after we bought a van that had no spare key, it was a complex job involving an OBD protector which he solved no problem. Would recommend.
James · Customer review
Highly recommend! Arranged to come out to us next day. Friendly service and completed job professionally and promptly. Price was great and I can’t fault service. We are left with a second key that works perfectly, which was easy to arrange and a great price. Would recommend to anyone looking for a replacement car key.
Anthony · Customer review
Outstanding services, completed 2 jobs for us very quick, many thanks. Top services.
David · Customer review
Great service! Was out on time and I now have two functioning car keys.
Sam · Customer review
Amazing job. My key was not readable and he managed to cut a new and a spare and get the central locking working. Would recommend 110%. Quick appointment given and friendly service. Thank you.
Beth · Customer review
Found this guy great, he managed to programme me a new key fob as well as cut a new key for my Clio, reliable, trustworthy and comes back when he says he will! 10/10 recommend.
Michael · Customer review
Excellent job done for me today. 2 sets of keys cut and programmed in short time. Highly recommended as a great job done by a very professional young man.
Eric · Customer review

Why us

Equipment and checks for spare keys

Bournemouth pier and beach at dusk

Coverage

BH1–BH31

Coverage

Every street across BH1–BH31 – from Sandbanks to Verwood.

Fixed price before we start

Agreed on the phone, honoured on the day.

DBS-checked technicians & Fully insured

Peace of mind at your home or workplace.

Most makes and models

From a 2008 Fiesta to a new Range Rover.

Fully mobile

We come to your home or work – no garage trip.

Recent work

Recent spare keys jobs

Ford kuga spare car key – Poole

Spare car keys

Ford Kuga

Poole

A second working key cut and programmed for a Ford Kuga in Poole.

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Volkswagen golf car key cutting – Verwood

Spare car keys

Volkswagen Golf

Verwood

A new key cut for a Volkswagen Golf in Verwood.

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Nissan qashqai spare car key – Ferndown

Spare car keys

Nissan Qashqai

Ferndown

A spare key added to a Nissan Qashqai in Ferndown.

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Alfa romeo mito spare car key

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Christchurch

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Bournemouth

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Poole

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Ringwood

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Southbourne

Why pick a local Bournemouth locksmith?

  • Based locally – not a national call centre
  • Fixed price before we start
  • DBS-checked technicians & Fully insured
  • We come to your home or workplace
  • Most makes and models
  • Appointments Mon–Fri 9am–9pm

FAQ

Spare car keys FAQs

Spare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer – the biggest savings (up to 60%) on vehicles up to 2013, and around 30% on newer or high-security vehicles.

Makes & models

Cars we cut keys for in Bournemouth

Ford Fiesta & FocusVW Golf & PoloVauxhall Corsa & AstraBMW 1 & 3 SeriesAudi A3 & A4Mercedes A & C-ClassNissan QashqaiToyota YarisLand Rover & Range RoverKia Sportage

Where we cover

Spare keys across the BH postcodes

From the cliff-top roads of Southbourne to the lanes around Verwood, we cover the whole BH area and the Dorset/Hampshire border. Wherever the car is, that's where we work.

BournemouthPooleChristchurchSouthbourneFerndownWimborneRingwoodVerwoodBoscombe BH5Charminster BH8Winton BH9Kinson BH11Sandbanks BH13Ashley Cross BH14Canford Heath BH17Broadstone BH18New Milton BH25
  • Driveways & home addresses
  • Workplace car parks
  • Retail parks
  • Town-centre streets
  • Seafront parking
  • Rural lanes on the border

Not a national company

No call centre, no middle-man booking fee.

Real local professionals

Based in the BH area, working the BH area.

No inflated pricing

Fair, fixed prices agreed before any work.

Deal direct with your technician

The person you speak to is the one who turns up.

Our services

Other services

£220–£470 on average

Lost car keys

No original needed. We cut and program a new key at your car.

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Ignition repair & replacement

Ignition faults assessed and suitable barrels repaired or replaced at your car.

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High-security keys & EEPROM

Specialist key and module-level programming, assessed for your vehicle.

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Down to one key?Get in touch

Tell us the make, model and year and we'll fix a price for your spare and book a slot at home or work.

Direct line

01202 287974

Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm

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Last updated 6 November 2026

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