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Can I use a manual replacement key to start my car?

Can you please tell me if a manual replacement key will be sufficient to start and drive my car in the event of my original key getting lost?

Asked on 11 August 2022 by Maurice Martin Dee

Answered by Dan Powell
If the car has a set of keys, yes.

If the car has a keyfob then you may need another programmed keyfob to deactivate the alarm and immobiliser.
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