Kia Key Replacement | Kia Keys, Spares & Genuine Smart Keys
Lost a Kia key, a Sportage with only one fob, or a key the car won't accept? New Forest Auto Locksmith works on Kia keys at the vehicle across the New Forest, and tells you upfront what the key itself will cost.
- Mobile service at the vehicle
- No upfront payment
- Compatibility checked before attendance
Why Newer Kia Keys Cost More Than People Expect
Many Kias from around 2018 onwards need a genuine manufacturer key, because aftermarket keys either aren't available or won't program reliably. Genuine keys for these models cost more than most owners expect, starting from around £350 before programming. We'd rather you know that before booking than be surprised on the day.
It's the single most useful thing to know about Kia key replacement on a newer car. It also explains why a Kia spare key is worth arranging while you still have a working key: a lost key on these models is the most expensive version of the job.
One Key For A Newer Kia? Read This
If you have a 2018-on Kia with a single key, a Kia spare key costs the same genuine key whether you buy it now or after a loss, but the job is quicker and simpler with a working key present. Waiting until the only key is lost adds the extra work of an all-keys-lost job on top of the key price. Kia key programming for a spare usually takes around an hour at the car, and the new key is registered separately, so it can be removed later if it goes missing.
Kia key work, at your vehicle in the New Forest.
Older Kias: A Simpler Job
On many earlier Kias, the picture is different. Suitable keys are readily available, and Kia key programming is a routine job at the car, whether that's a second key or a replacement after a loss. Flip keys with a worn spring or a cracked case can often be rebuilt around the original electronics, which costs far less again. See Broken Car Keys.
Want a Kia price? Ring with the registration.
Call About Your KiaSmart Keys On The Sportage & Ceed
Higher-spec Sportage and Ceed models use a smart key for keyless entry and push-button start. A Kia smart key is programmed for the start, the remote and the proximity function together, and each is tested at the car. If the car suddenly stops sensing the Kia smart key, start with a new battery; holding the fob right against the start button usually lets the car start in the meantime. See Car Key Programming.
Kia key work, at your vehicle in the New Forest.
No Kia Key Left At All?
A new key is coded to the car, the blade cut to the locks, and the lost key deleted from the car's memory where possible, all at the vehicle. See Lost Car Keys. For a newer Kia, the cost of a genuine key is included in the quote you get on the phone. We cover the Picanto, Ceed and Sportage, each with its own page.
Kia models
Tell us the model, year, registration and where the car is, and the full price for Kia key replacement, including the key itself, is given before we set off.
Kia callouts are covered between 8am and 11pm, every day, across the New Forest. Or contact us online.
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- Price explained before any work
- No upfront payment
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Kia key help
Tell us the model, year, registration and where the car is, and the full price for Kia key replacement, including the key itself, is given before we set off.