Volkswagen Car Keys in Eastleigh

Volkswagen has used several generations of immobiliser over the years, and the generation fitted decides how a key job runs. An older Polo needs a different approach from a late Golf or a current Tiguan, and the van range — the Transporter and Caddy — has its own variations. The registration identifies exactly which system is fitted before any work is agreed.

VW keys we supply and program

Remote flip keys

The fitment most VW owners recognise: a fold-away blade with lock, unlock and boot buttons on the fob. A replacement is cut to the lock code and paired to the immobiliser and the central locking.

Keyless entry fobs

Newer Golfs, Passats and Tiguans with keyless entry and push-button start use a proximity fob. Where the vehicle supports it, replacements are programmed for full keyless operation, with the emergency blade cut to the door lock.

Basic transponder keys

Older VWs and some fleet vehicles run a plain key with a chip and no remote. These are among the quickest keys to replace — the blade is cut and the chip programmed, and the job is done.

Transporter and Caddy van keys

The VW van range shares much of its key hardware with the car side, and spares are worth having when the van is a working vehicle. See van keys for more.

Common VW key jobs

• All keys lost on a Golf or Polo — a key made from the vehicle with no original to copy.
• Spare flip keys for family cars, programmed on the driveway.
• A remote that has lost its programming or stopped responding.
• Worn blades that no longer turn the door or ignition smoothly.
• Transporter and Caddy keys for trades and fleets around Eastleigh.

Information needed to quote

The registration does most of the work — it identifies the model year and the key system. Add whether any working key remains and where the vehicle is parked in Eastleigh, and a firm price can be given before anyone sets out.

Other makes

Also worked on nearby: Audi, Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot. The full list is on the car keys by make page.