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Emergencies

Snapped Car Key? How to Get the Broken Bit Out Without Wrecking the Lock

Cold morning, stiff lock, a bit of extra force — snap. Here's what to do (and what to avoid) when your key breaks in the...

16 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Smart Keys & Keyless Fobs — Costs, Common Faults & Replacement

The keyless fob that unlocks your car as you touch the handle is brilliant — until it dies, drowns or disappears. Here's...

14 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Emergencies

Locked Your Keys in the Car? Do This (and What Not to Do)

Keys on the seat, engine running, or shut in the boot — here's the calm, damage-free way to deal with a car lockout, wha...

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Transponder Keys Explained — Why a £5 Copy Won't Start Your Car

If a cheap cut key opens your door but won't start the engine, you've met the transponder chip. Here's what it is, why i...

10 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

Guides

A Spare Car Key Is the Cheapest Insurance in Motoring

Running on a single car key is a ticking clock. Here's the simple maths on why a spare — cut and programmed while you st...

8 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Security

Keyless Car Theft & Relay Attacks in 2026 — and How to Stop Them

Relay attacks now account for most stolen cars in the UK. Here's how the theft works, what the 2026 law changed, and the...

6 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

Emergencies

Lost Every Car Key? The Calm, Step-by-Step Guide

Lost your only car key — or every key you own? Don't panic and don't pay for recovery to a dealer. Here's exactly what t...

4 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

Costs

How Much Does a Car Key Replacement Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

What a new car key really costs in 2026 — broken down by key type, why the dealer quotes double, and how a mobile auto l...

2 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

Security

Van Key Replacement & Security — Deadlocks, Slamlocks & Beating Tool Theft

A van off the road doesn't just cost a key — it costs a day's work. Here's what van key replacement costs, how deadlocks...

28 Aug 2026 · 3 min read