Audi · spare key
Audi spare keymobile, at your vehicle, 24/7
“I only have one key and want a second” — that is the call we take on Audis most days. Adding a spare while your existing key still works is the cheapest key job there is. With a working key present the vehicle is far easier to program to, which is why a spare today costs materially less than an all-keys-lost callout later.
How Audi keys work
Audi runs flip keys on A1, A3 and older A4/A6, and proximity keys with keyless go on later and higher-specification cars including Q-series SUVs.
Two Audis of the same model year can carry different key systems depending on options, which is exactly why we price on the registration rather than the badge.
What this job includes
- Cut and programmed alongside your working key
- Usually the quickest job we do
- Sensible for a used vehicle bought with only one key
- Same mobile service — we come to you
Audi jobs we're called to
- Spare key for an A3 or A4
- Replacement key after a loss
- All keys lost on a Q3 or Q5
- Key fob no longer recognised by the car
Audi models and years
Most mainstream Audis are workable at the vehicle; some later systems are dealer-only and we will say so rather than waste your time. Key compatibility depends on model, year and key system — send your registration and we will confirm availability and price before anyone travels.
How the visit runs
- 1. Send registration and vehicle details
- 2. We confirm key type and price
- 3. Book a slot at home or work
- 4. Spare cut, programmed and tested
Full detail on this service: Spare Car Keys. Cost factors are explained on car key replacement cost.
How long a Audi spare key takes
The fastest of the four jobs. With your working key present there is nothing to decode, so most spare-key visits on a Audi are done in a single short appointment while you carry on with your day.
What decides the price
A spare is the cheapest key you will ever buy for a Audi, because the vehicle is far easier to program to while a working key exists. Waiting until the last key is lost changes both the method and the price.
Audi spare key FAQs
- Is it worth getting a spare Audi key before I lose one?
- Yes, and it is the single piece of advice we repeat most. A spare booked in advance is a planned, low-cost visit; the same car with no keys at all is a longer, more expensive emergency job.
- Do I need to bring the Audi anywhere for a spare key?
- No. We come to your home, work or wherever the car is parked, and cut and program the spare there. You do not need to drive anywhere or leave the vehicle with anyone.
- Are newer Audis covered?
- Most mainstream Audis are workable at the vehicle; some later systems are dealer-only and we will say so rather than waste your time.
Recent Audi work
- Audi Q5Two keys supplied and programmed
Other Audi key services
Audi spare key near you
Standing at the Audi now?
Call if it is urgent. WhatsApp if you would rather send the registration and a photo of the key.