2011 Audi A3: All Keys Lost, New Key Made at the Car
A real all-keys-lost job on a 2011 Audi A3 in Hamilton: a new key made and programmed to the car where it was parked, with no tow to a dealer.
Short answer: this was an all-keys-lost job on a 2011 Audi A3 in Hamilton. The customer had no working key left, so we made a new key and programmed it to the car where it was parked. The car did not need towing or a trip to a dealer.
What the job was
All keys lost means there is no working key to copy, so the car has to be told to accept a brand new one. This 2011 A3 was parked on a Hamilton street, and the work was done there. The photos show the new key held up at the back of the car and the A3 from the front.
How an all-keys-lost job works on an Audi like this
On a car of this age the immobiliser has to be programmed to recognise the new key, and any lost keys can be removed from the car so they can no longer start it. It is a longer job than adding a spare, because there is no working key to start from. That is why a spare car key is worth having, as set out in why a spare car key saves you money. The full process is on our lost car keys page.
Audi A3 keys
Key types on the A3 vary with the year and trim, so we confirm the key type for your car before we order or cut anything. More on the model is on our Audi A3 page and our Audi brand page.
If you have lost every key
Tell us the make, model and year, and the registration, and we will tell you what the car needs before we travel. You can ask for a quote or call 0210 239 9777, 8am to 6pm, seven days.
Common questions
Can you make a key for an Audi A3 if all keys are lost?
Yes, in most cases. The key is made and programmed to the car where it is parked.
Do I need to tow my Audi A3 to a dealer?
Usually not. We bring the equipment to the car in Hamilton and the Waikato, so no towing is needed.
What happens to the lost Audi keys?
They can be removed from the car so they no longer start it. We confirm this on the job.
What do you need to quote an all-keys-lost job?
The make, model and year, and the registration. We tell you what the car needs before we travel.