Van Key Programming in Birmingham
Van key programming makes replacement and spare keys for vans, including remote fobs and transponder keys. Vans use the same kind of immobiliser and remote systems as cars, so the work is done in the same way. This service is mobile: the technician comes to your van in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
What is van key programming?
A van key is a working tool, and losing it can stop a working day. The key carries the same chip and remote functions as a car key, and it is programmed to the van through the diagnostic port. The blade is cut to the van locks, the chip is coded to the immobiliser, and the remote is paired, all at the van.
Spare keys matter more for vans than for cars, because a van is often shared between drivers or used every day for work. A spare made while you still have a working key avoids a lost key turning into a lost day of work. Tell us the make, model and year when you call, and we will confirm the price before we travel to you.
How it works
1. Call with the van details
Tell us the make, model and year of the van and whether the key is lost, broken or a spare.
2. Cut the blade
The blade is cut to match the locks of the van, from a working key or from the key code.
3. Program the chip and remote
The chip is coded to the immobiliser through the diagnostic port, and the remote buttons are paired.
4. Test the key
The new key is tested in the locks and the ignition, and the remote is tested on the doors.
What you need
- V5C logbook as proof of ownership
- Photo ID
- The van, at the address you give us
- A working van key, if you still have one
The exact documents are confirmed on the call before we travel. [TODO: confirm the exact documents this business requires.]
Frequently asked questions
Are van keys different from car keys?
The keys look similar and work in the same way. A van key has a blade, a transponder chip and usually remote locking, just like a car key. The programming is done through the diagnostic port of the van, in the same way as a car. Tell us the make, model and year when you call.
Can you make a key for a works van with no working key?
Yes. A new key can be built from the van itself when no working key remains, in the same way as a car with all keys lost. The van must be present, and proof of ownership is needed first. Call us with the make, model and year of the van, and we will explain the process.
Can I get spare keys for all the vans in my fleet?
Yes. Spare keys can be made for more than one van, and each key is cut and programmed to its own van. Tell us how many vans you have and which keys you need when you call, and we will confirm the price for each key before any work starts.
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