Skoda Fabia 2010 — All Keys Lost, Replacement Key Produced On Site

Skoda Fabia with no keys at all

This genuine job was a 2010 Skoda Fabia where every key had been lost. The photograph on this page shows the programming equipment connected to the key circuit board during the job.

Why all-keys-lost is a different job

Adding a spare key is straightforward, because the vehicle already trusts something. With no key at all there is nothing to authenticate against, so the immobiliser data has to be recovered before a key can exist. That is the part of the work that takes the time, and it is the reason an all-keys-lost job is not priced the same as a spare key.

How the job ran

1. Ownership and vehicle checks. Confirmed before any work began.
2. Non-destructive entry. The vehicle was opened without damaging the locks, glass or trim.
3. Immobiliser data recovery. The data needed to produce a key was recovered from the vehicle.
4. Key cutting and programming. A new key was cut to the vehicle and the transponder programmed so the engine would start.
5. Remote pairing and testing. Central locking and remote functions were paired and tested along with starting.

Mobile, and what that means in practice

The work was done where the vehicle was, which matters when the car cannot be driven or opened. Attendance covers Evesham and the surrounding towns, and arrival time depends on distance, traffic, workload and the vehicle — it is agreed with you rather than promised as a fixed figure.

What to send first

Registration, model year, the vehicle's location, and whether the key is a bladed key with remote buttons or a keyless system. That is normally enough to confirm whether the vehicle is supported and to give you a quote with the turnaround.