Spare car keys — mobile cutting & programming across Cheshire & Staffordshire

Getting a spare car key is one of those jobs that always feels easy to put off — until the day your only key goes missing. Auto Key Direct makes it straightforward: we come to you with your existing key present, cut and programme a fully working duplicate on-site, and leave you with the peace of mind of a backup. Fixed price, no dealer visit, at a time that suits you.

How the spare key service works

Contact

us


Fill the form with your vehicle make, model and year. We give you a fixed price for the service.


Book your service


We agree a convenient time — at your home, workplace, or anywhere in Cheshire or Staffordshire

Spare Key Cut & Programmed

Wattends on-site, cuts and programmes a spare car key to your vehicle

The entire process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes on-site. You keep your original key and leave with a fully functional spare.

Important: A working original key must be present at the time of the appointment. If you have lost all keys, please see our All Keys Lost service.

Why get a spare key now?

Most drivers only think about a spare key after they've lost their only one. By then, the situation is more complicated and more expensive — especially if there is no working key to programme from.

Here's why getting a spare key now makes sense:


  • Cost protection — a spare key costs the same whether you book it today or after losing your key. But after losing it, you'll also face the inconvenience of being without transport.

  • Faster recovery — if you lose your main key, a spare means you're back on the road instantly rather than waiting for a replacement service.


  • Cheaper than a dealer spare — main dealers charge £200–£400+ for a spare key. Our mobile service starts from £80, with no travel required on your part.


  • Particularly important for older vehicles — the older a vehicle gets, the harder it can be to source compatible key blanks. Getting a spare made while the car is running smoothly is always easier than in a crisis.


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Key types we duplicate and Pricing

We cover most makes and models on UK roads. Call with your vehicle registration to confirm availability for your specific car.

Standard transponder key - ✅ Yes

Remote flip key - ✅ Yes

Smart / proximity key - ✅ Yes

Key card - ✅ Yes

Spare car key cutting and programming is priced between £80 and £160, depending on your vehicle make, model, and key type. This is a fixed quote confirmed before we attend — no call-out fees, no hidden charges.

This compares very favourably with main dealer pricing, which typically starts at £300 and can reach £400+ for smart and proximity key systems.

Areas we cover

Cheshire:

Crewe

Nantwich

Northwich

Sandbach


Knutsford

Middlewich

Winsford

Staffordshire:

Stoke-on-Trent

Shropshire:

Market Drayton

Whitchurch

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you cut and programme a spare key at my home?

Yes — fully mobile. We come to you with a working key present and produce a duplicate on-site.

Do I need a working key for this service?

Yes — a working original must be present. No original key? See our [All Keys Lost service]

How much does a spare car key cost?

Between £80 and £160 — fixed quote confirmed before we attend.

Is it worth getting a spare key?

Yes — it's the same cost now as a replacement later, but avoids all the inconvenience of being without transport.

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