Two eras of Vauxhall, two kinds of key job
Vauxhall’s story splits neatly: the older generations — the Corsas, Astras, Insignias and Zafiras that fill local streets — with bladed and flip keys around a conventional immobiliser; and the newer Stellantis-era cars, which share platforms with Peugeot and Citroën and bring keyless entry and different programming routes. The badge is the same; the security underneath isn’t. That’s why “a Corsa key” needs a registration before it gets an honest price.
One honest rule before any of it: we don’t claim every vehicle can be programmed just because a tool lists the manufacturer. Different generations of the same make can use completely different security systems, so we confirm your exact vehicle from the registration before travelling — if it’s not a job we’re equipped for, we say so on the phone, not on your driveway.
The Vauxhall jobs we see most
Worn Corsa and Astra keys that turn reluctantly after a decade of pockets — often the key, sometimes the barrel wearing to match it. Flip-key hinges and buttons failing — frequently a repair, not a replacement. One-key households — half the Vauxhalls we meet have a single key, which makes a spare from £70 the best money-saving move on this page. And all-keys-lost rescues at homes and car parks — a different job with a different process, done at the car.
Vauxhall key questions, answered straight
Can you make Vauxhall keys with no working key?
On many Vauxhall models, yes — we confirm your exact car from the registration first, because Vauxhall's key systems changed significantly across generations, then cut and program the replacement at the vehicle.
Why does my Corsa key work the doors but not start the car?
That pattern usually means the remote side is fine but the immobiliser isn't recognising the key's chip — which can be the key or the car's side. It's exactly the kind of fault we diagnose before quoting, so you don't buy a key you didn't need.
My Vauxhall key has snapped — can it be saved?
Often, yes. If the blade has snapped but the chip survives, a new blade can frequently be cut and the electronics carried over or re-housed — cheaper than a full replacement. Bring both halves.
Do you cover older Vauxhalls as well as new ones?
Yes — from older bladed-key Corsas and Astras through to current Stellantis-era cars with keyless entry. The generation matters (the systems differ underneath), which is why we check the registration before we quote.
