Spare Car Key — Ashton-in-Makerfield

Why You Should Have a Spare Car Key

Most people don't think about getting a spare until they've already lost their main key. By that point, they face an all-keys-lost replacement job — which is significantly more expensive and time-consuming than simply having a spare programmed while everything is working normally.

A spare key costs a fraction of an emergency all-keys-lost replacement. It also means a trusted person can get your car if you're in hospital, you can lend the car without handing over your main key, and you're never fully stranded if one key goes missing.

Getting a Spare Key Added During Another Visit

If you're having a car key replacement or any other programming work done, adding a spare at the same time is the most cost-effective option. Once the equipment is connected and the vehicle is in programming mode, the cost of adding a second key is much lower than a separate call-out.

What to Do With Your Spare

Keep the spare somewhere sensible — with a family member you trust, in a wall-mounted key safe at home, or with a reliable neighbour. Don't keep it in the glove box, on the same ring as the main key, or in a bag you carry daily. A spare that travels everywhere with you provides no protection against losing the main key.

Related Services

See our full auto locksmith service in Ashton-in-Makerfield or our car key replacement Ashton page for full pricing and details. For context on why spare keys matter, our guide to what to do when you've lost your car keys explains every option available.