• Our services
• Types of vehicle keys that need programming
• How long does it take to program a key to your vehicle?
• Can you program a vehicle key by yourself?
• How much does it cost to code a key to a vehicle?

Our services:

– BMW E series new key + programming.
– BMW F series new key + programming.
– Emergency door open if all keys are lost.
– Adding keys for F and E series BMWs when all keys are lost.
– Old style E series Diamond style BMW keys conversion to Newer F series style keys.

– F series style key conversion to G series style key conversion



Types of car keys that need programming

Since 1995 vehicles are legally required to have an immobilizer system. This requires a transponder key with an electronic chip. The car only starts if the ignition receives the correct code when the key is turned.

– Car key with remote fob ( remote keys ) provide keyless entry to the vehicle.
– Car key with integrated transponder chip ( transponder key ) cars built after 1995.
– Flip type keys + key cards.



How long does it take to program a key to your car?

Some auto locksmiths will be able to cut and code a ‘cloned key’ in minutes. The vehicle itself may have to be present, to ‘read’ some information from a key ‘working’ in the ignition. Some keys cannot be ‘cloned’ and may need a diagnostic machine to complete the process. Also, some vehicles MAY require a ‘Dealer login’ code or PIN before the programming software will allow the diagnostics-machine to access the vehicle. Some procedures can take hours.

• Can you program a car key by yourself?

In general NO, very few can be done without vehicle diagnostics and special hardware. The internet may say otherwise, but there are variations from brand to brand.

• How much does it cost to code a key to a vehicle?

The price to code a vehicle key to a vehicle all depends on your vehicle make, model and year, this makes a big difference to the cost. Some vehicle keys to program can cost from 80€ to over 200€ for other vehicle models.

The price to program a car key is usually so high because the software used can cost over 20,000€.

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