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Honda HR-V Key Replacement in Bristol

HR-V key cutting, keyless smart-fob programming, spares & theft security — mobile across Bristol, Bath & South Glos.

Fast, mobile Honda HR-V key replacement with no towing and no dealer wait. Dealer-level software, roadside programming, Monday to Friday 8am–5:30pm.

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Access Your Honda HR-V

Regain Entry Into Your Honda HR-V

Lost your Honda HR-V key, or had a keyless fob stolen? On a compact crossover that does the commute, the shopping and the weekend away, being locked out or immobilised throws the whole week off course.

A main dealer will want the HR-V recovered, an appointment you may wait days for, and a bill that stacks the key, the coding and the transport. A generic locksmith often cannot programme it — the newer HR-V uses Keyless Access, which needs current software and the correct smart-key blanks that most do not carry. On a keyless crossover a stolen fob is also a security problem, not just an access one.

Lock City fixes both. As a mobile Honda specialist we carry the dealer-level software and the correct blanks to code a new HR-V key — flip or keyless — at the roadside. Lost a keyless fob to theft? We can programme a fresh key and disable the missing one so it can no longer start the car. See our lost key and stolen key services, or call 07967 097 899, Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm.

Know Your Key

Honda HR-V Keys: Types & What You Need

The HR-V moved to a hybrid smart-key car with its current generation, so the key and security advice depend on which one you have:

HR-V 2nd gen (2015–2021)

  • Blade: HON66.
  • Transponder: Philips/NXP immobiliser chip.
  • Remote: an HON66 flip (switchblade) remote on entry trims; Honda Smart Keyless Access (proximity) on EX.
  • All-keys-lost: programmed by OBD at the roadside.

HR-V 3rd gen (2021–present, e:HEV hybrid)

  • Key: keyless smart proximity as standard with a hidden emergency blade — the current hybrid HR-V is a smart-key car throughout.
  • Security: the keyless system is a relay-theft target. We recommend a Faraday pouch, keeping the spare away from the front door, and re-coding after any theft so the old fob is dead.

Note: keyless availability on the 2nd generation varies by trim [verify against your VIN]. Tell us your reg and we will confirm the key type and software before we travel.

Honda HR-V FAQs

Honda HR-V Key Replacement — Your Questions Answered

My Honda HR-V is keyless — can you still make a new key?

Yes. The newer HR-V uses a Keyless Access smart fob, and we carry both the blanks and the current software to programme one to your car at the roadside. We handle keyless all-keys-lost as well as spares.

My keyless HR-V fob was stolen — is the car at risk?

Potentially, yes — a stolen keyless fob can start the car, and keyless crossovers are a relay-theft target. We can programme a new fob and de-register the stolen one so it will no longer unlock or start the HR-V. See our stolen car keys service.

Is the hybrid HR-V a different key job?

The 2021-on e:HEV hybrid HR-V uses a keyless smart proximity fob as standard, while the older 2nd-generation car may have a flip key or Keyless Access depending on trim. Both are jobs we do at the roadside — tell us your reg and we will confirm which key yours takes.

How can I stop my keyless HR-V being stolen?

Keep the fob in a Faraday (signal-blocking) pouch, store the spare away from doors and windows, and consider an aftermarket immobiliser. After any theft or lost keyless fob, have the key re-coded so the missing one is disabled.

Can you programme an older HR-V flip key at the roadside too?

Yes. The 2nd-generation HR-V uses an HON66 flip key with a Philips transponder, which we cut and code on-site by OBD. Whether you have a flip key or a keyless fob, we can sort it in a single visit.

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Which key does a Honda HR-V use?

Depending on the generation and trim, the Honda HR-V is fitted with the flip (switchblade) remote key and the smart proximity (keyless) key. Tell us your registration and we will confirm which one your vehicle carries before quoting.

  • Flip (switchblade) remote key
  • Smart proximity (keyless) key

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