MINI key replacement in Crawley
Lost every MINI key, snapped one in the door, or want a spare before you need one? We cut and program MINI keys at the car — driveway, roadside or airport car park — across Crawley, Gatwick and the surrounding towns.
MINI models we cover
MINI HatchMINI CountrymanMINI Clubmanand the rest of the range
MINI key types and prices
| Key type | What it is | All-in | Main dealer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyless / push-to-start | No metal blade — the car starts with a button | £235 – £365 | £545 |
| Transponder chip key | Blade key with a plastic head | £155 – £235 | £365 |
| Remote fob only | Key turns fine, the remote buttons are dead | £110 – £180 | £275 |
| Basic metal key | Older car, no chip | £85 – £125 | £180 |
Ranges include the call-out, cutting, programming and VAT. Your exact figure is confirmed on the phone before a van moves.
How the MINI immobiliser works
BMW systems throughout — EWS and CAS on earlier cars, FEM or BDC on the current Hatch, Countryman and Clubman.
Can you cut a MINI key with none left?
Spare keys are routine. All-keys-lost usually needs the same module work as the equivalent BMW.
What usually goes wrong on a MINI
- Fob buttons wearing on the Hatch
- Water damage to proximity fobs
- Worn blades on older cars
Why MINI keys are priced where they areAbove base, on the same basis as BMW.
What you will need
Photo ID in your nameThe V5C logbook, or a lease/hire agreementThe MINI itself — we work at the car, not in a workshop
We verify ownership on every job without exception. It is mildly inconvenient once, and it is the reason nobody else can have a key cut to your MINI.
