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Van Key Replacement Oxford Transit Sprinter and Vivaro Keys
One key for the work van and it has gone missing, or you need copies for every driver? We cut and code Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro and Transporter keys at the van, wherever it is parked.
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Tell us what you need and we will call you straight back. Calling is quickest: 07520 644 595. Photos by WhatsApp: 07466 695655
Keys made where the van is
Yard, driveway, building site or roadside. No tow to a dealer.
Copies for every driver
Extra keys coded in one visit so the van is never stuck with one key.
Itemised invoices for fleets
Each van and each key listed by registration for your accounts.
Sticking van door locks
Side loading and rear door locks freed off or rebuilt.
Van key replacement in Oxford is done at your van by our mobile auto locksmith, 24 hours a day, with spare keys from £90, remote keys from £120 and lost keys from £170. We cut the blade, code the chip to the immobiliser and pair the buttons on site, usually the same day you call.
We work on the vans trades actually drive: Ford Transit and Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro, VW Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter and the Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota panel vans. Our full range of car and van work sits under car key replacement in Oxford.
Which vans do we make keys for?
Most of the van keys we cut around Oxfordshire are for a fairly short list of models. Key types change with the generation, so the year on your V5C tells us more than the badge.
| Van | Typical key by era | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect | Fixed blade remote on older vans, flip key on most from the mid 2010s, keyless on some higher trims | Very common, usually quick to code |
| Vauxhall Vivaro and Movano | Earlier Vivaros share parts with the Renault Trafic; from 2019 the Vivaro is built on the same base as the Peugeot Expert | We check which platform yours is before quoting |
| VW Transporter and Crafter | Flip remote on T5 and T6 era vans | Same key family as many VW cars |
| Mercedes Sprinter and Vito | Remote key, keyless on some newer vans | Priced in our Mercedes band, from £220 |
| Peugeot Partner and Expert, Citroen Berlingo and Dispatch, Toyota Proace | Flip or fixed blade remote | Recent versions share much of their electronics |
| Renault Trafic and Master | Remote key on most, depending on year | Checked by registration |
Brand detail is on our Ford key replacement and Vauxhall key replacement pages. A few of the newest vans, or some all keys lost jobs on them, still need a main dealer. We check by registration before we set off, so you never pay for a wasted trip.
The van has only ever had one key
Many vans are bought second hand with a single key, and nobody gets round to ordering another. It works fine until the morning it goes missing on a job or falls through a drain cover on site. At that point the van is not just transport, it is your toolbox and your income for the day.
Copying a working key costs from £90 and takes far less time than making one from nothing, which starts from £170. That price gap is the strongest reason to get a second key while you still have the first. Our spare key copying service works the same way on vans as on cars.
Running a small fleet?
Tell us how many vans and drivers you have. We can code a key per driver in one visit and list each van by registration on an itemised invoice, which keeps your bookkeeping and any insurance claims simple.
Lost van keys: what happens from the phone call
- Call with the registration. We confirm the key type, whether we can make it on site and a fixed price before travelling.
- Proof of ownership. V5C and photo ID, or a lease or hire agreement for company and contract hire vans. For a business van we check you are authorised to have keys made.
- Cut the blade. The key is cut to the van’s code with our mobile cutting machine.
- Code the chip. We connect to the diagnostic port and add the new key to the immobiliser. On most models the lost key can be removed from the van’s memory at the same time.
- Test every door. Cab, side loading door and rear doors are checked with both the buttons and the blade.
If the van is locked with the key inside rather than lost, it is usually an entry job instead, covered on our keys locked in a vehicle page. Daytime openings start from £85.
Van door locks that stick, jam or have been damaged
Vans work harder than cars. The side loading door is opened dozens of times a day, rear doors get knocked by ladders and pallets, and lock barrels sit exposed to road spray all winter. We see three faults again and again.
Stiff or seized barrel
The blade goes in but will not turn, usually from dirt and corrosion. Cleaning and lubricating often brings it back without new parts.
Worn key, worn barrel
An old blade that has to be jiggled. A fresh key cut to code often turns smoothly again, at £35 to £55 for a key with no chip.
Damaged after an attempted break in
Forced barrels and bent handles. We make the van lockable again and give you an itemised invoice for the insurer.
If the ignition barrel itself is worn or broken, ignition repair is £155 to £245 plus parts. Our mobile auto locksmith page explains that side of the work.
Protecting tools in your van
Tool theft from vans is a well known problem for trades across Oxfordshire, and thieves often target the door locks rather than the windows. Factory locks on some panel vans are not designed to resist determined force, which is why so many tradespeople add extra security.
The common add ons are slam locks, which lock the door automatically as it shuts, and hook or dead locks fitted separately to the factory lock. Whether we can supply or fit one depends on the van model and the product, so ask us when you call and we will tell you honestly what we can do and what is better left to a van security specialist.
- Take tools out overnight where you can, and park with the rear doors against a wall.
- Mark tools and keep a list of serial numbers for insurers.
- Do not leave a spare van key in the cab or under a wheel arch.
- If a key has been stolen with the tools, have it removed from the immobiliser so it can no longer start the van.
Main dealer or mobile locksmith for a van key?
Main dealer
Orders a key to your VIN and codes it at the workshop. The van usually has to be brought in, which can mean recovery if no key works. Sometimes the only route for the newest models.
Best when the model is very new or dealer only.
Mobile van locksmith
Comes to the van, cuts and codes on site and can usually do it the same day. Prices agreed on the phone include VAT and labour.
Best when the van needs to be working again today.
Either way, ask for the price including coding and travel before agreeing. Ours comes from the published locksmith price list, and travel is free within 5 miles of central Oxford.
Van remote not working but the key still starts it?
If the van starts with the key but the buttons have stopped locking the doors, the fob battery is the first suspect, followed by a remote that has lost its pairing. We can test both on site. A remote that has dropped out can be paired again with key programming from £55 to £95 when you already have a working cut key.
Cracked cases, worn buttons and broken flip blades are common on van keys that live in a work trouser pocket. Our car key repair page covers what can be fixed and when a new key makes more sense.
Van key prices
Fixed on the phone before we travel, including VAT, cutting, coding and testing.
| Service | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Spare van key copied from a working key | From £90 | Chip coded and tested |
| Remote or flip van key | From £120 | Buttons paired to cab and load doors |
| Keyless smart key | From £160 | On vans with push button start |
| All keys lost | From £170 | Key made with no original |
| Mercedes Sprinter and Vito | From £220 | Exact price by model and year |
| Programming only | £55 to £95 | You supply a cut key |
| Mechanical key cutting (no chip) | £35 to £55 | Older vans and load door keys |
| Van lockout daytime | From £85 | Nights, weekends and bank holidays from £130 |
| Ignition repair | £155 to £245 | Plus parts |
Prices include VAT and labour. Parts are listed separately. See the full Oxford locksmith price list.
