Spare Car Key Cutting and Programming Birmingham
A spare car key in Birmingham is a second key, cut and programmed while your working key still works. We come to your home to make the spare, so you have a backup before your only key is lost. Keep your V5C log book, photo ID and registration number ready. Call 07367 634032 or WhatsApp and we will arrange it.
Key facts: spare car key
| Entity | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Spare car key | Service | A second key for your car, cut and programmed while your working key still works |
| Spare car key | Where it happens | At your home or work in Birmingham |
| Spare car key | Required before work | V5C log book, photo ID, registration number |
| Spare car key | Price | Depends on key type, car make and model, and programming — call for a quote |
| Spare car key | Working key | A working key is needed in most cases |
| Spare car key | Contact | 07367 634032 — call or WhatsApp |
- A second key for your car, made while your working key still works.
- We come to your home or work in Birmingham and make the spare there.
- Have your V5C log book, photo ID and registration number to hand.
- What a spare costs turns on the key type, your car and the programming it needs.
- Call 07367 634032 or WhatsApp to arrange a spare key.
Why get a spare car key?
A spare key is a backup for the day your only key is lost or stops working. With a spare, a lost key is a small problem, not a day without a car. A spare also helps when two drivers in your home share one car. Getting a spare now is easier than making a new key with no working key left, because the new key is made from the key you already have.
How is a spare key made?
- First, call or message us with your car make, model and year and your location.
- Second, have your V5C log book and photo ID ready.
- Third, we come to your home or work with a key that fits your car.
- Fourth, the new key is cut and programmed from your working key, and we check the lock, unlock and start with you.
See car key programming for how the coding step works.
What does a spare car key cost?
A spare key has no set price. What you pay depends on your car make and model, the key type, and the programming the spare needs. Each key type is a different job, so each spare is priced on its own details. See car key replacement cost for the full list of factors.
| Factor | How it affects the cost |
|---|---|
| Key type | A remote fob, a smart key and a flip key are different parts |
| Car make, model and year | Some cars need a different key or more programming |
| Programming needed | A spare key must be coded to your car before it works |
| Working key present | A spare is made while your working key still works |
Spare key or all-keys-lost — what is the difference?
A spare key is made while your working key still works. An all-keys-lost key is made when no working key is left. The spare job is simpler, because your working key is there to copy from. The all-keys-lost job needs more checks, because there is no key to copy from. If your only key is lost, our all-keys-lost page explains the service.
What to have ready for a spare key
Bring your V5C log book and a photo ID, plus your registration number. We check proof of ownership before work starts. Bring the working key too, because the spare is made from it. For a lease car or a company car, the proof may be different. Tell us about the car when you call.
Areas we cover for spare keys
We make spare keys across Birmingham, West Midlands, at your home or work. See our Birmingham city centre and Edgbaston pages for those areas, or see all the areas we cover for the full list. Call us with your location to arrange a visit.
Arrange your spare key
Call 07367 634032 or WhatsApp us to arrange a spare key. Tell us your car make, model and year and where the car is. Bring your V5C log book and photo ID. We will give you a clear quote on the call before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a spare car key cost in Birmingham?
The cost depends on the key type, your car make and model, and the programming the spare key needs. A spare for a remote fob and a spare for a smart key are different jobs. Call 07367 634032 with your car make, model and year for a quote on the call before any work starts.
Do I need a working key to get a spare car key?
In most cases, yes. A spare key is made while your working key still works, because the new key is copied and programmed from the key you already have. If your only key is lost, the job is different, because a new key must be made with no key to copy from.
Can you cut and program a spare key at my home?
Yes. We come to your home, work or car park in Birmingham and make the spare key at your location. You do not need to visit a shop or a dealer. Call 07367 634032 with your location and your car details to arrange a visit.
What proof of ownership do I need for a spare car key?
Have your V5C log book, photo ID and registration number to hand before work starts. The name on the V5C and your photo ID must be the same. If the car is leased or a company car, mention it when you call so we can explain what else we need.
Why should I get a spare key before my only key is lost?
A spare key is easier to make than an all-keys-lost key, because the new key is made from a working key you already have. Once the only key is gone, the job needs more checks and more programming. A spare also helps if a second driver in your home needs a key.
Will the spare key work exactly like my original key?
In most cases, yes. The spare is cut and programmed to your car, so it should lock, unlock and start the car like the key you already have. We check the lock, unlock and start with you before we leave, so you can see the spare working.
Last updated: 7 November 2026 · Written by Car Key Fob Replacement Birmingham