Car Key Programming and Replacement in Abu Dhabi
Smart keys and transponders coded to your car, old keys removed from it.
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Request a Service Estimate
Send the make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key. An advisor confirms what is needed and quotes it before anything starts.
- Certified technicians
- OEM-equivalent parts fitted as standard
- Free pickup and drop off (by driver only, with service contract)
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Every model
Our Car Key Service for All Vehicle Models
A key has to be programmed to the car before it will work. Our team replaces and programs keys quickly, and makes sure the new one works properly before you leave.
- Ford
- Audi
- Mustang
- Jaguar
- Bentley
- Mazda
- Toyota
- Honda
- Mercedes
- Lamborghini
- BMW
- Range Rover
- Rolls Royce
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How it works
How Car Key Programming Works
Five steps. The third one is the one that matters if a key has been lost or stolen.
1. Identifying the Key Type
Some cars use a conventional key, others a smart key with a chip. Which one your car takes decides how it is programmed.
2. Connecting to the Car
We connect to the vehicle’s computer system with the proper tools, which is what lets a new key be paired to it at all.
3. Removing Old Keys
If a key has been lost or stolen, it is removed from the car’s system so it will no longer work. This is the security step, and it is the one people forget to ask for.
4. Programming the New Key
The new key is coded to the car’s security settings, syncing the chip so it unlocks and starts the vehicle.
5. Testing
We check it locks and unlocks the doors, starts the engine, and operates every function it should, adjusting on the spot if anything is off.
Also available
Key Repair and Car Unlock Service
Two related services, both handled at the workshop in Mussafah.
Car Key Repair
A damaged case, a worn button or a failing transponder does not always need a whole new key. Repair is often quicker and cheaper.
Vehicle Unlock Service
Locked out of the car? We provide an unlock service at the workshop, and free pickup and drop off by driver is available on an active service contract to get the vehicle to us.
When you need us
When to Book a Key Service
Six situations, and the first two are the ones that come in most often.
You Have Lost a Key
A replacement is programmed, and the lost one is removed from the car so it cannot be used.
You Only Have One Key
A spare is much cheaper to program while you still have a working key than after you have lost it.
A Key Has Been Stolen
The stolen key is removed from the system, which is the only thing that actually secures the car.
The Key Is Not Recognised
The car failing to detect the key, which can be the transponder, the battery or the receiver.
Buttons Have Stopped Working
Worn buttons or a cracked case, both of which are usually repairable.
You Have Bought a Used Car
Worth removing any keys you were not given, since you have no way of knowing who still holds one.
From the ramps
Our Recent Key Work
Key programming and coding from the Mussafah workshop, photographed on customer cars.
Key programming 
Connecting to the car 
ECU programming 
Coding and testing
Every marque
Brands We Serve
Keys are programmed for every marque below, and for other makes and models.
Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
I Have Lost All My Keys. Can You Still Help?
Yes. A new key can be programmed to the car even with no working key present, and the lost ones are removed from the system at the same time so they cannot be used.
Will the Old Key Still Work After You Program a New One?
Only if you want it to. If a key has been lost or stolen we remove it from the car’s system, which is what actually secures the vehicle. Tell us when you book.
How Long Does Key Programming Take?
Most cars are done the same visit. It depends on the make and the security system, and you are told which when the key type is identified.
Can You Program a Spare Key?
Yes, and it is worth doing before you need it. Programming a spare while you still have a working key is considerably simpler than replacing a lost one.
Do You Repair Keys as Well as Replace Them?
Yes. A cracked case, a worn button or a failing transponder is often repairable, which is quicker and cheaper than a new key.
Can You Unlock a Car I Am Locked Out Of?
We provide a vehicle unlock service at the workshop. Free pickup and drop off by driver, on an active service contract, is available to get the car to us.
Book Your Car Key Programming in Mussafah Today
Send the make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key, and an advisor will confirm what is needed and what it costs.
- Musaffah M21, Abu Dhabi
- Mon to Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 7pm
- +971 58 609 5249
Terms and Conditions: Free pickup and drop off is by driver only and applies with an active Service Contract.