2021 VW Tiguan: Add Key Job, With Photos
A real add-key job on a 2021 VW Tiguan: a new flip key programmed to the car at the customer's driveway while the original key keeps working.
Short answer: this was an add-key job on a 2021 VW Tiguan. The customer still had a working key, so we added a new flip key to the car at their driveway. The car did not need towing or a trip to a dealer, and the original key kept working.
What the job was
The customer needed an extra key for their 2021 Tiguan. With a working key still available, an add-key job is the straightforward case: the car already has a key it recognises, so a new one can be programmed to it alongside the original. The photos show the new flip key, where the blade folds into the fob, next to the other key, taken at the car.
Why add a key while you still have one
An add-key job is a planned, simple visit. Waiting until every key is gone turns it into an all keys lost job, which takes longer because the car has to be told to accept a brand new key without a working one to start from. That is the whole case for a spare car key, and it is set out in why a spare car key saves you money.
Tiguan keys
The Tiguan is built on VW's MQB platform, and the key on a 2021 car depends on the trim: some have a flip key like this one, others a smart key with push-button start. We confirm the key type for your car before we order or cut anything. More on the model is on our Volkswagen Tiguan page and our Volkswagen brand page.
If you need the same
Tell us the make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key, 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
What does add key mean on a VW Tiguan?
It means programming an extra key to the car while a working key still exists. The original key keeps working.
Is adding a key easier than all keys lost?
Yes. With a working key available the job is usually simpler, though the car and the key type still matter.
Can you add a Tiguan key at my home or work?
Yes. We come to the car and program the key at your driveway or workplace across Hamilton and the Waikato.
What do you need to quote an add-key job?
The make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key. We confirm the key type before we travel.