Keys & Entry

Getting a Spare or Replacement Car Key (and Why a New Key Can Stop the Old One Working)

Updated October 5, 2026 · · Keys & Entry · 5 min read

On almost any car built since the late 1990s, a new key must be electronically programmed to the car, not just cut. A plain blade may unlock the doors, but the immobilizer will not let the engine start until the key’s chip is registered. Here is how that works, why adding one key can stop […]

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