24/7 Mobile Auto Locksmith Across Cheshire
07375 845510Technical mobile service · Cheshire
A key that has been cut correctly will open the doors, but it will not start the vehicle until the immobiliser recognises it. That is where programming comes in, and we carry the diagnostic and programming equipment to do it at the vehicle.
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How it works
At a glance
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Programming is the process of introducing a key to the vehicle's electronics so that the immobiliser accepts it, and where relevant so the remote and keyless functions work. It is a data job as much as a mechanical one: cutting a blade is only half of what makes a key usable.
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Your existing working keys are normally retained. Where a key has been lost, it can often be deleted from the vehicle's memory during the same visit so that it can no longer be used, and we will confirm whether your vehicle supports that.
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Because we come to you, a key that has stopped being recognised does not need the vehicle transported anywhere. We diagnose and programme where the vehicle sits, which for a non-starting vehicle is usually the only practical option.
Key systems
Which of these your vehicle uses decides how the job is approached, and how much programming is needed.
A chip in the key head is read by the immobiliser. The blade opens the doors; the chip is what allows the engine to start, so a copied blade alone will not do the job.
A transponder plus remote locking in one unit. Both the immobiliser side and the remote functions have to be introduced to the vehicle and tested.
Proximity keys that unlock and start without leaving your pocket. These carry more electronics and often require more involved programming, which is where vehicle-specific support matters most.
On some vehicles the remote fob is a distinct unit from the key blade, and can be programmed or replaced without changing the key itself.
We carry professional diagnostic and key programming equipment in the van, along with commonly used key stock, so a supported job can usually be completed in a single visit at the vehicle. Equipment coverage is not universal: some makes, models and years fall outside what any independent equipment supports, and we would rather tell you that up front than attend and fail.
Vehicles we programme
Programming work we carry out regularly includes everyday hatchbacks and family cars, work vans and light commercials, and premium SUVs such as Land Rover and Range Rover models. The photographs below are from jobs completed at customers' vehicles.
Land Rover Defender
Replacement smart key programmed on the driveway
Range Rover Velar
New smart key coded and handed over
Range Rover
New smart key coded and handed over
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Replacement key cut and coded, whatever the weather
Ford Focus RS
Replacement flip key cut and programmed
Ford Puma ST
Spare smart key programmed at the vehicle
Ford
Smart key programmed at the vehicle
Peugeot 2008 GT
Second smart key supplied and programmed on site
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“My father lost his only car key and we needed a replacement for his vehicle. Paul from Cars Keys 247 was quick, efficient and did a good job getting us a new key.”
“Fantastic service,cut my landrover key and coded a new remote on my drive for a fraction of the cost from the main dealer. I highly recomend.”
“the service was brilliant made the call he was out within a few hours and the job was done quickly with no issues. highly recommend!!”
We cover 15 towns across Cheshire, Warrington and Trafford. Choose yours for local details, or see Areas We Cover.
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Send your registration and we will confirm whether your vehicle and key system are supported before anyone travels.
