Spare Car Keys
One key is one bad day away from none. A spare cut and programmed today costs a fraction of an emergency callout later.
Only got one key?
A spare is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy for your car.
Cutting a spare while you still have a working key is quick, cheap and boring — which is exactly what you want. We clone the transponder from your existing key, cut the blade to match, and test every button before you leave.
Lose that last key instead and the same car becomes an originate-from-scratch job with a callout attached.
Bring your working key in and most spares are done while you wait.
Call 0404 532 049
Everything you need to know
Spare car keys in Brisbane, explained
Why a spare is worth it before you need it
Almost every emergency callout we attend is a car with one key. That key gets lost, stolen, snapped or drowned, and a routine job turns into an urgent one — usually somewhere inconvenient, often after hours.
A spare cut in advance is a workshop job on your schedule. No callout fee, no waiting at the roadside, no risk of being stranded far from home.
How much does a spare car key cost?
A spare is almost always cheaper than replacing a lost key, because we copy the data off the key you already have instead of originating it from the vehicle.
What affects the price:
- Key type — a plain blade, a flip remote, or a smart proximity key
- Make, model and build year
- Whether the remote buttons need programming as well as the chip
Call with your rego and we'll give you the number before you drive over.
How long does it take?
Most spares are cut and programmed in 20 to 45 minutes at the workshop. Bring the working key with you — that's what makes it quick.
Smart proximity keys take a little longer than blade keys, because the remote functions are programmed separately from the immobiliser chip.
Do I need the original key?
It helps a great deal, but it isn't essential. With a working key we clone it. Without one, the job becomes a lost-key replacement — still very doable, just longer and dearer.
If your only key is damaged or intermittent, get the spare done now while it still works.
Spare keys for fleets and dealers
We cut spares in volume for dealerships, rental fleets and trades running multiple vehicles. If you're managing more than a couple of cars, talk to us about doing them in one visit.
Bring the vehicles to Holland Park West, or we'll come to your yard.
Prices vary by make, model and build year. Call with your rego and we'll confirm before you come in.
The process
Four steps, most keys same day
Bring your working key
Drop into the workshop with the car and the key you already have.
We clone the chip
The transponder data is copied straight across from your existing key.
Blade cut to match
Cut on our machine to the car's original key profile.
Tested before you go
Start the car, check every button, confirm the alarm and boot.
See our latest works
Spare keys cut around Brisbane
Google reviews
Over 550+ Google 5 star reviews
Had my LandCruiser 76 key remote done here and couldn’t be happier. The service was excellent, pricing was very reasonable, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Definitely much better than dealing with random Facebook Marketplace mobile services. Highly recommend this place!
Woody H.
I recently used Tapsy Car Key Program and was genuinely impressed with the level of professionalism and efficiency they provided. They quickly programmed my car key without any hassle, saving me both time and money compared to going through the dealership.
Sam R.
I had issues with my key missing a part and my car therefore not turning on. Through online research, we found Tapsy. Great, clear communication. The whole process was quick and efficient. Excellent service overall, would recommend to anyone in the same situation!!
Luca Graumann.
Trusted by many people
Need help finding your VIN?
It's 17 characters, and it's closer than you think.
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, inside the driver's door jamb, or on your registration papers. It can also be stamped on the firewall at the back of the engine bay.
Send us a photo of it and we'll take it from there — the VIN tells us exactly which key your car was built with.
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is a spare than a lost key replacement?
Noticeably. Cloning from a working key skips the originating process and usually the callout, so you're paying for the key and a short workshop visit rather than an emergency job.
Can you cut a spare from a photo of my key?
No. A blade can sometimes be cut from a code, but the transponder chip has to be programmed to the car, so we need the vehicle present.
Do I bring the car, or just the key?
Bring the car. Programming talks to the vehicle's immobiliser, not only to the key.
How many spares can one car have?
Most vehicles accept several keys, though the limit varies by manufacturer. We'll tell you your car's limit before we start.
Can you make a spare for a keyless push-start car?
Yes. Smart proximity keys are programmed the same way, with an extra step for the remote functions.
Can you do it while I wait?
Usually. Most spares are finished inside an hour at the workshop.
As featured in
Get a spare before you need one
One key is a risk you don't have to carry. Call with your rego and we'll quote a spare in a minute.