Avoid an emergency
Keep moving if your primary key is lost, damaged, stolen or stops working.
Mobile cutting and programming
One key is
one risk.
A properly cut and programmed spare gives you a backup before a lost, damaged or failed key becomes an emergency. We supply and test compatible spare keys at your vehicle.
MobileAt your home or workplace
TestedAgainst your vehicle
CompatibleMany makes and models
Plan before the problem
Cheaper than losing your last key.
A spare key is one of the simplest ways to avoid the cost, delay and stress of a complete key-loss situation.
Odell Automotive supplies spare keys for many cars and vans, including traditional transponder keys, remote keys, flip keys, smart keys and proximity keys. The key is matched to the vehicle, cut where required, programmed to the immobiliser system and tested before the job is complete.
Because the original key and vehicle are both available, arranging a spare is normally more straightforward than producing a replacement after every key has been lost.
Check compatibility for your vehicle →Why make a spare now?
Small preparation. Major reassurance.
A second working key protects more than convenience. It protects time, mobility and options.
Reduce replacement cost
Producing a spare while a working key is present can be simpler than an all-keys-lost job.
Share the vehicle
Give another driver independent access without passing one key back and forth.
Protect resale value
A complete key set can make a vehicle easier to sell or trade in.
The practical difference
Spare key now.
Lost-key rescue later.
Both services solve a key problem, but they start from very different situations.
With a working key
Spare-key appointment
- Vehicle and original key available
- Key type confirmed before attendance
- Blade copied or decoded where required
- Programming completed at the vehicle
- Convenient planned appointment
Without any key
All keys lost
- Emergency or urgent attendance may be needed
- Vehicle access may be required first
- Key information may need to be recovered
- Additional security procedures can apply
- More time and equipment may be involved
Key types
From traditional transponders to smart keys.
Compatibility depends on the manufacturer, model, year and security system fitted to the vehicle.
Transponder keys
Keys with an immobiliser chip that must be recognised by the vehicle before it will start.
Remote keys
Combined blade, transponder and locking controls for compatible cars and vans.
Flip keys
Folding key designs with remote functions and a precision-cut blade.
Smart and proximity keys
Keyless-entry and push-button-start keys for many modern vehicle platforms.
How it works
A mobile five-step service.
Vehicle details
Provide the registration, make, model, year and a description or photo of the existing key.
Compatibility check
The correct key style, transponder and programming requirements are identified.
Mobile appointment
We arrange to attend the vehicle at a suitable home, workplace or trade location.
Cut and programme
The blade is cut where required and the key is registered to the vehicle.
Full testing
Starting, locking, unlocking, remote and proximity functions are checked before handover.
Cut, programme, verify
A spare key must work as a complete system.
A modern vehicle key is more than a piece of metal. The blade, chip, remote electronics and vehicle security system all have to operate together.
The correct key variant is identified before programming begins.
Mechanical blades are cut to match the lock and ignition profile where required.
The transponder, remote or smart key is registered to the compatible security system.
Every available function is checked on the actual vehicle before completion.
Why Odell Automotive
Automotive experience behind every key.
Years' experience
Mechanical and automotive knowledge supports careful, accurate work.
Mobile service
The equipment comes to your vehicle, reducing inconvenience and downtime.
Diagnostic visits
The attendance fee depends on location and is deducted if you proceed with the quoted work.
Wide coverage
Based in Limavady with travel available throughout Northern Ireland for suitable jobs.
Vehicle compatibility
Spare keys for many major manufacturers.
Key availability and programming coverage vary by model and year. Share your registration and an image of the existing key for the fastest compatibility check.
Check your vehicle
AudiBMWMercedes-BenzVolkswagen
FordToyotaNissanVauxhall
PeugeotRenaultCitroënOther makes
Frequently asked questions
Spare car keys, explained.
Useful answers before requesting a quote or arranging an appointment.
Can you make a spare key from my existing key?
For many vehicles, yes. The current key helps confirm the correct design and can simplify cutting and programming. Compatibility still depends on the vehicle and key system.
Do you come to my location?
Yes. Odell Automotive provides a mobile service at suitable homes, workplaces and trade premises.
Can you make remote and smart keys?
Coverage includes many remote, transponder, flip, smart and proximity keys. Provide the registration and year so compatibility can be checked.
Does the spare key need programming?
Most modern vehicle keys contain a transponder or smart-key electronics that must be registered to the vehicle before it will start.
Will the remote buttons work?
Where the supplied key includes remote functions, locking and unlocking are programmed and tested when supported by the vehicle.
Can you make a cheaper non-remote spare?
Some vehicles support a basic transponder key without remote buttons, while others require a specific smart or remote key. Available options depend on the vehicle.
How long does it take?
Time varies by key type, cutting requirements and programming procedure. A clearer estimate can be provided once the vehicle is identified.
Do I need to bring the vehicle?
The vehicle must normally be present because the new key needs to be programmed and tested against its security system.
Can you make a spare if my existing key is damaged?
Often, yes. The condition of the key and whether the vehicle still recognises it will determine the most suitable process.
Can a missing old key be deleted?
Some vehicle systems allow missing or unwanted keys to be removed from memory. This is vehicle-specific and can be discussed during the compatibility check.
Do you make spare van keys?
Yes, many light commercial vehicles and vans are supported. Please provide the registration, make, model and year.
Which areas do you cover?
Odell Automotive is based in Limavady and typically works within roughly 30 miles, with wider Northern Ireland travel available for suitable jobs.
Plan ahead
Still relying on
one vehicle key?
Send your registration, vehicle year and a photo of the existing key. We will check compatibility and explain the available spare-key options.