Car Key Cutting in Southampton
A car key that sticks, wobbles or has to be jiggled is usually a cutting problem, not a lock problem. Worn keys wear the lock too, so replacing a tired blade early saves a much larger repair later.
Send your make, model, year and registration and we'll confirm what's possible for your vehicle before travelling.
We cut standard blade keys and laser-cut (sidewinder) keys to your vehicle, either copied from a good original or cut to the lock where no usable key survives.
What this covers
- Standard blade keys copied or cut to code
- Laser-cut / sidewinder keys
- Replacing worn keys that stick in the barrel
- Cutting a blade into a remote or flip-key case
- Cutting keys as part of a lost-key or spare-key job
When people call us
- The key has to be wiggled to turn in the door or ignition
- The blade is bent, cracked or the tip has worn round
- You have a fob case but no cut blade in it
- You want a plain spare blade for emergencies
What's involved
- 1
Check the key type
Registration and a photo of the existing key tell us the blade profile we need to cut.
- 2
Cut to your vehicle
The blade is cut either from your original or to the vehicle's lock pattern.
- 3
Programming where needed
If the key contains a chip or remote, it's programmed to the vehicle after cutting.
- 4
Tested in every lock
We test doors, boot and ignition so the key turns smoothly everywhere it should.
key cutting — common questions
Proof of vehicle ownership and matching photo ID (for example a V5C, insurance document, rental or finance agreement) may be required before any work begins. We will not carry out work where ownership or authorisation cannot be reasonably established.
Need help with key cutting today?
Call or message with your vehicle details and location and we'll tell you what we can do and what it will cost.
Or send a quote request