Car Key Cutting, Shells & Repairs — At Your Door
Precision key cutting, worn shell replacement and remote repairs. Our mobile technicians carry professional automotive key cutting machinery to your home, workplace or roadside.
Mobile Car Key Cutting — We Come to You
TuneCar’s mobile car key cutting service brings professional precision key cutting directly to your home, workplace or roadside location. Our DBS-checked technicians carry specialist automotive key cutting machinery for all common UK vehicle types — and can also replace worn key shells and repair failing remotes on the same visit.
Key Types We Cut
- Blade / traditional keys — standard mechanical keys for older vehicles
- Flip keys — folding key blades for remote flip-key fobs
- Proximity / smart key blanks — emergency blades for keyless entry systems
- Remote head keys — integrated remote and blade keys
More Than Just Cutting
A surprising number of “broken key” call-outs don’t need a new key at all:
- Worn or cracked shell? We transfer your existing chip and electronics into a brand-new case — from £49
- Buttons stopped working? Micro-switches, battery contacts and solder joints can usually be repaired — from £59
- Blade worn smooth? A fresh blade cut from the door lock’s code restores a crisp fit — from £35
If the key needs programming as well (a full new spare), see our spare car keys service — from £99 including cutting and coding.
What’s Included
- Professional key cutting on-site
- Precision verification against the original key or vehicle lock code
- Testing in all locks (door, ignition, boot)
- Written 30-day guarantee on all work
Quick Quote
Send your registration number and a photo of your key — we'll reply with an exact price.
See PricingKey Cutting & Repair Prices
Cutting
Standard metal blade cut to your existing key or lock
Shells & repairs
New case for a worn or cracked key — your electronics transferred over
Failed buttons, micro-switches, battery contacts and soldering work
Prices shown are starting prices and include key supply, cutting and programming where applicable. The final price depends on the vehicle make, model, year, key type and whether a working key is available. Send us your registration number and a photo of your current key for an exact quote.
How It Works
Show us the key
Send a photo of your key and your registration number for an instant assessment.
Fixed quote
We confirm the blank or part needed and the exact price before travelling.
Cut or repaired on-site
Blades cut in minutes; shells and repairs done at your location.
Tested before we leave
Every lock, the ignition and all buttons checked in front of you.
Spare Key or All Keys Lost?
This is the single biggest factor in your price. Check which scenario applies to you — the difference in cost and workload is significant.
Spare Key
You still have at least one working key. We cut and programme the new key alongside your working one — the job is quicker and cheaper.
- • Usually 30–60 minutes on site
- • No vehicle entry or lock decoding needed
- • Transponder key from £99
All Keys Lost
No working key exists. The job may involve vehicle entry, lock decoding, cutting a blade from scratch, immobiliser work and deleting the old keys from the vehicle's memory.
- • Usually 60–120 minutes on site
- • Old keys stop working — better security
- • Transponder key from £199
Get an Exact Quote in Minutes
Send us these details on WhatsApp and we'll reply with an exact price for your vehicle — no long phone call needed:
- 1.Registration number
- 2.Make, model and year
- 3.Your postcode
- 4.Whether you still have a working key
- 5.A photo of your current key
Get a WhatsApp Quoteor call us: +44 20 3355 5604
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does car key cutting cost? +
Cutting a standard metal key blade starts from £35. Key shell replacement starts from £49 and remote/key repairs from £59. Keys that also need programming are priced as spare keys — from £99 including cutting and coding.
Can you cut a key from a code? +
Yes. Our technicians can cut a replacement key from the manufacturer's original key code stored in the vehicle's documentation or decoded from the door lock.
My key case is broken but the key still works — do I need a new key? +
Usually not. If the electronics are healthy, we can transfer them into a brand-new shell from £49 — much cheaper than a full replacement key. Failed buttons and worn contacts can often be repaired from £59.
How long does key cutting take? +
A standard blade key can be cut in under 15 minutes. Shell replacements and repairs typically take 20–40 minutes at your location.
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