Real Vehicle Work

Recent Auto Locksmith Jobs by Key Genie

A closer look at recent car and van key work completed by Matt — from all-keys-lost replacements and spare keys to remote keys, lock decoding and emergency blades. Real vehicles, real job photos, and clear links to the relevant services if you're dealing with the same problem.

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9recent jobs shown on this page

4all-keys-lost examples

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Recent Work

More Than a Gallery: What Was Actually Done

A photo proves the vehicle was there, but it does not explain the problem that brought the customer to an auto locksmith. This page gives each recent job enough context to be useful: whether every key had been lost, a spare was needed before the only working key disappeared, a van needed a backup, or the mechanical lock itself had to be picked and decoded.

That matters because the right solution depends on the situation. A spare key is not the same job as all keys lost; a remote key still has to work with the vehicle's security system; and some faults that look like “a bad key” can overlap with immobiliser or electronic diagnostics. Matt brings more than 20 years of motor-trade experience to that diagnosis and attends in person rather than passing the work through a call centre or subcontractor.

The examples below are deliberately linked to Key Genie's deeper service pages, vehicle-brand pages and Berkshire coverage page, so visitors can move from a real job to the exact information relevant to their own vehicle.

Job Types

Three Problems These Recent Jobs Cover

All Keys Lost

No working key remains. The replacement has to be created from the vehicle rather than copied from an original.

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Spare & Remote Keys

A second usable key is added while the car or van still has a working key — the best time to avoid a future emergency.

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Lock, Blade & Key Work

Some jobs involve the mechanical lock or emergency blade as well as the electronic key or remote.

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Latest Case Examples

Recent Car & Van Key Jobs

Nine recent examples covering Mercedes-Benz, SEAT, Peugeot, Lexus, Vauxhall, BMW, Range Rover, Toyota and Ford. Each card explains the job type without inventing details that are not shown in the job record.

Job 01All Keys Lost

Mercedes B-Class — All Keys Lost

With no working key left for this Mercedes B-Class, the job fell into the all-keys-lost category rather than a straightforward spare. These jobs are more involved because there is no original key available to copy or use as a starting point. Matt first confirms the vehicle details and ownership, then works from the vehicle itself to create a usable replacement. This is the type of mobile job Key Genie handles without sending the vehicle straight to a main dealer or arranging recovery purely because the keys are missing.

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Job 02Spare Key

SEAT Leon MQB — Spare Key

This SEAT Leon MQB still had a working key, so the goal was to add a dependable spare before a lost-key situation became an emergency. Modern VW Group vehicles use security systems that require the replacement to be correctly matched to the car, not simply cut to the same blade profile. Having a spare made while one key still works is usually the simpler position for the owner and means another driver can have proper access without relying on one remaining key.

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Job 03Van Key

Peugeot Boxer — Spare Van Key

A spare key is particularly valuable on a working van such as this Peugeot Boxer. Losing the only key can turn a normal workday into downtime, recovery arrangements and cancelled jobs, so adding a backup while the van is fully operational is a practical preventative job. Key Genie provides mobile van-key work at the vehicle, which means the van can stay at a home, workplace, yard or other suitable location rather than being taken elsewhere just to arrange another key.

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Lexus door lock picked and decoded with two emergency blades and spare remote key

Job 04Lock & Key Work

Lexus — Door Lock Pick & Decode, Two Emergency Blades + Spare Remote Key

This Lexus job combined mechanical lock work with key supply. The door lock was picked and decoded, two emergency key blades were supplied, and a spare remote key was added. It is a useful example of why automotive locksmithing is wider than simply ordering a replacement fob: the physical lock, emergency blade and electronic key all have to make sense together. For owners, that means one mobile specialist can often deal with the lock-and-key side of the problem at the vehicle rather than splitting the job across several providers.

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Job 05All Keys Lost

Vauxhall Corsa D — All Keys Lost

This Vauxhall Corsa D had reached the point every owner wants to avoid: no usable key remained. An all-keys-lost call is different from duplicating a spare because the replacement has to be created without a working original. Key Genie handles this type of job as a mobile service, with ownership checked before security work begins. Once the correct replacement route is established for the vehicle, the aim is straightforward — restore normal access and starting without unnecessary recovery or guesswork.

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Job 06Spare Key

BMW 2 Series — Spare Key

The owner of this BMW 2 Series chose to add a spare while a working key was still available. That is the ideal time to deal with a single-key vehicle: the car is usable, there is no emergency pressure, and the new key can be checked alongside the existing one before the job is finished. BMW is one of the makes Key Genie regularly works with, so the page also links into the dedicated BMW information rather than leaving the job as an isolated gallery image.

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Job 07All Keys Lost

Range Rover — All Keys Lost

With every key missing for this Range Rover, the owner needed an all-keys-lost solution rather than a duplicate. These are the jobs where accurate vehicle identification and a methodical approach matter most because there is no working key to fall back on. Key Genie deals with many makes beyond the brands that currently have dedicated website pages, so this example also shows why the vehicle-brands hub remains useful: drivers can check the main specialist makes and still call Matt to confirm coverage for another model.

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Job 08All Keys Lost

Toyota RAV4 — All Keys Lost

This Toyota RAV4 is another recent all-keys-lost example. When there is no original key left, the useful question is not simply “can another key be copied?” but what the vehicle needs in order to recognise and use a new one safely. Matt approaches the vehicle as a technician as well as an auto locksmith, which is important when a key problem overlaps with the immobiliser or the vehicle’s electronic security system. The job is handled at the vehicle wherever the specific model and situation allow.

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Ford Ka with two new remote keys supplied by Key Genie

Job 09Remote Keys

Ford Ka — Two New Remote Keys Supplied

For this Ford Ka, two new remote keys were supplied rather than leaving the vehicle dependent on a single key. That gives the owner a proper everyday key plus a backup and reduces the risk of a future all-keys-lost call. Ford is one of the makes Matt works with regularly, so the supporting links below go directly to the Ford, replacement-key and programming pages for drivers who want more detail about what a replacement key involves before requesting a quote.

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Dealing with the same problem?

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How Jobs Are Handled

A Diagnostic-Led Mobile Approach

The visible result is a working key or restored access, but the useful part is choosing the correct route for the specific vehicle before unnecessary parts or recovery are added.

1Vehicle details first

Make, model, year, location and the exact symptom help identify the likely key or security system before attendance.

2Ownership checked

Security work starts only after the vehicle and ownership situation have been verified appropriately.

3Cut, program or diagnose

The job may involve mechanical cutting, electronic matching, lock work or diagnostics depending on what the vehicle actually needs.

4Test before completion

The aim is to leave the customer with the key, remote or access function working as intended for the completed job.

Related Services

Find the Service That Matches Your Problem

Car Key ReplacementReplacement keys for damaged, missing or unusable keys. Lost Car KeysNo working key left? See the all-keys-lost process. Spare Car KeysAdd a backup while you still have a working key. Car Key ProgrammingElectronic matching for supported vehicle security systems. Van Key ReplacementMobile car-key style service for commercial vans too. Immobiliser DiagnosticsFor vehicles that still will not start even when the key looks fine.

About Matt

Vehicle technician background, not just key cutting

Matt's motor-trade career began in 2003 and Key Genie now focuses on mobile automotive locksmithing across Reading and Berkshire. The background in diagnostics, ECUs and control modules is particularly useful when a key complaint overlaps with the vehicle's electronics.

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Independent Verification

Reviews and professional automotive membership

Key Genie currently presents a 5.0 Google rating on the website and Matt is an IMI member. You can check the public Google profile and learn more about the Institute of the Motor Industry directly rather than relying only on claims made on this page.

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Common Questions

Recent Jobs & Car Key FAQs

Can Key Genie make a replacement when every key has been lost?

In many cases, yes. All-keys-lost work is different from duplicating a spare because there is no original key to copy. Matt checks the vehicle details and ownership first, then confirms the correct route for that make and model before attending.

Is it better to get a spare key before the only key is lost?

Yes. If a vehicle still has one working key, arranging a spare is usually the easier and less stressful position. It also gives you a backup for another driver or for situations where the main key is damaged or misplaced.

Do you work on vans as well as cars?

Yes. Key Genie covers cars and vans across most major manufacturers. The Peugeot Boxer shown on this page is one example of recent van-key work.

Do you cover makes that do not have a dedicated brand page?

Usually, yes. The dedicated brand pages cover makes Matt works with particularly often, including Volkswagen Group, BMW, Ford and Mercedes-Benz, but most other common makes and models can also be covered. Call with the make, model and year to confirm.

Can you attend the vehicle rather than having it recovered?

That is the purpose of the mobile service. Matt attends the vehicle at a suitable home, workplace or roadside location across Reading and Berkshire where the job can be carried out safely.

What details should I send for a quote?

Send the vehicle make, model, year, your location and a short description of what has happened. If you still have a working key, mention that too. Matt can then confirm the likely service and give you an upfront quote before anything is booked.

Need a mobile auto locksmith in Reading or Berkshire?

Call Matt directly for lost keys, spare keys, programming, vehicle entry, van keys or a key-related fault. Share the vehicle details and location and he will confirm the likely route and price before attending.

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