Spare key duplication
Create a practical backup before the original is lost.
CAR KEY DUPLICATION
Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys
Duplicate supported car keys while you still have a working key, including cutting and programming where required.
Duplicate supported car keys while you still have a working key, including cutting and programming where required. Locksmith.lk first confirms the exact key, lock or vehicle system involved so the correct service is chosen rather than replacing parts unnecessarily.
Transponder duplicates
Prepare supported chipped spare keys.
Remote duplicates
Add supported remote keys where compatible.
Smart-key spares
Add compatible proximity keys for selected vehicles.
Blade cutting
Cut the mechanical portion of the spare key.
Function testing
Check starting and supported remote functions.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, Clear Service Process
Send the details
Tell us the key, lock or vehicle situation and include photos where useful.
Confirm support
We check compatibility, required parts and whether shop or mobile service is suitable.
Approve the work
We explain the proposed service and expected price before proceeding.
Complete and test
The completed work is checked for the supported functions before handover.
IN-DEPTH GUIDE
Why Duplicate a Car Key Before You Need One
A spare car key is easiest to plan while a reliable working key still exists. Waiting until the final key is lost can turn a routine duplication job into an all-keys-lost service with additional identification, cutting and programming work.
Duplication does not always mean making a visual copy. A modern spare may need the correct blade profile, compatible transponder, remote frequency or smart-key board, followed by vehicle-specific programming. We check those elements before preparing a key.
A spare should be fully tested after completion: mechanical access where applicable, engine authorization and the supported remote or smart functions. Keep the spare somewhere secure and separate from the everyday key.
Before you contact us
For vehicle work, send the make, model, year, start type and photos of any existing key. For door and lock work, send clear photos of the lock, door edge and key where possible. This helps us confirm the correct service, likely parts and whether shop or mobile service is suitable.
SERVICE DETAILS
What to Know Before You Book
A duplicate car key is best arranged while a reliable working key still exists. Depending on the vehicle, duplication can involve blade cutting, transponder programming and remote or smart-key functions.
We identify what functions the existing key provides and what the spare needs to do. A basic mechanical emergency blade and a fully functional smart key are different products.
After duplication, the supported start, lock, unlock, proximity and mechanical functions are checked as appropriate to the vehicle.
Useful next steps
Not sure which service applies? Browse the vehicle brands we support, check your service area, or look at real completed jobs. These pages help connect the exact vehicle, service and location instead of treating every locksmith enquiry the same.
COMPLETE SERVICE GUIDE
More About Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys
How we identify the right service
A vehicle key problem is not always a programming problem, and a lock problem is not always solved by replacing the lock. For Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys, we start with the vehicle make, model, year, start type and the exact symptom. We also ask whether a working key remains, whether the mechanical blade still operates the door or ignition, and which electronic functions still work. These details help separate cutting, transponder, remote, smart-key, lock and vehicle-side issues before parts or labour are committed.
Working key versus all keys lost
The service path can change significantly depending on whether at least one working key is still available. A spare-key job normally begins by identifying the existing key and matching a compatible replacement. When all keys are lost, the vehicle may require a different security procedure, authorized access, additional key generation steps or a different programming route. We therefore quote and plan all-keys-lost work separately instead of treating it as ordinary duplication.
Cutting, programming and remote functions are different
Modern car keys can combine several systems in one case. The blade provides mechanical access, the transponder communicates with the immobilizer, and remote or smart-key electronics control locking, unlocking or proximity functions. One part can work while another fails. A newly cut blade may open the door but not start the engine; a transponder may start the car while remote buttons remain faulty. Our service process checks the functions relevant to the key instead of assuming one procedure fixes everything.
Compatibility before parts are ordered
Keys and remotes that look identical can contain different chips, frequencies, boards or smart-key specifications. Vehicle market and production year can also matter. For that reason, send clear photos of the existing key and any available identifiers together with the vehicle details before purchasing a replacement. We confirm the likely compatible option first and explain when final confirmation requires inspection of the vehicle or key.
What affects the final price
Pricing for Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys depends on the vehicle, key or lock system, whether a working key remains, the replacement part required, cutting requirements, programming method and whether the job is completed at the shop or at the vehicle. An all-keys-lost job is not priced the same as adding a spare. Contact us with the full details and we will explain the expected work before proceeding.
Security and handover
Car-key and vehicle-access work is security-sensitive. We may request reasonable evidence that the person requesting the work owns or is authorized to use the vehicle. After the supported work is completed, the relevant mechanical and electronic functions are tested before handover. If another vehicle-side fault remains, we explain what was confirmed during the locksmith work rather than presenting an unrelated fault as a key problem.
SHOP + MOBILE
Shop Service + Mobile Assistance
Contact us first and we will confirm the suitable option, availability and expected price.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys FAQs
How do I know if this service is suitable?+
Send clear details and photos first. For vehicle work include make, model and year; for locks include the lock or door type.
Do I need to visit the shop?+
It depends on the job. Some services are best completed at the shop while lockouts and selected vehicle jobs can be mobile.
How much does it cost?+
Pricing depends on the key or lock type, vehicle system, parts required and job complexity. Contact us for a service-specific quote.
What should I send on WhatsApp?+
Send your location, a short description of the problem and clear photos. For car-key work also send the vehicle make, model and year.
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