It’s lashing down outside Westerhope Morrisons. You’re juggling the kids, the trolley and the keys when you hear that unmistakable plop — your car key is now doing the backstroke in a puddle. Or worse, you realise it’s been soaked all day in your coat pocket. Before you start frantically pressing buttons and hoping for […]
Can You Clone a Car Key? (ID49, ID46, DST80)
A simple guide for Ford, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Toyota & more — by Newcastle Commercial and Residential Lockout Specialists. Short answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no — it depends on your car and which bit of the key is actually broken. Below I explain it in plain English, with brands, rough years, prices and what we do […]
Lost vs Stolen Car Keys in Newcastle – Insurance, Legal & Locksmith Reality
If you’ve ever lost your car keys, had them stolen, or had them simply go missing around the house, you’ll know the stress. But here’s what most people don’t realise: insurers and locksmiths treat lost keys very differently from stolen ones — and the outcome can be night and day. At Newcastle Commercial and Residential […]
Spare Car Key Costs in Newcastle – The Real Prices vs Dealer Quotes
If you live in Newcastle, Cramlington, Gosforth, Ponteland, Whitley Bay or anywhere across the North East, one of the most cost-effective decisions you can make is getting a spare car key. It’s not just about convenience — it’s about avoiding the nightmare of losing your only key. According to research by NimbleFins (December 2024), the […]
Ford Spare Keyless Start Keys – Mobile Car Key Programming in Newcastle Upon Tyne
If you own a Ford in Newcastle, Cramlington, Gateshead, Sunderland or anywhere across the North East, you’ll know how important it is to have a spare car key. Modern Ford models like the Focus, Fiesta, Kuga, Mondeo, Puma, Galaxy and S-Max all use proximity keyless start remotes (ID49 type keys). These aren’t the cheap “cut-and-chip” style keys of the […]