Hyundai i10 Key Replacement in Bristol

Lost, snapped or stolen your Hyundai i10 key? As one of Britain’s most popular city cars, the i10 is the daily runabout for the commute, the school drop and the shopping — so a dead or missing key stops everything, and even a small car has an immobiliser that will not accept just any cut key.

A main dealer will usually want the i10 recovered, an appointment you may wait days for, and a bill that combines the key, the coding and the transport. A high-street key cutter cannot help either: the i10 runs the Hyundai immobiliser, so an uncoded key will open the door but never crank the engine, and all-keys-lost normally needs the vehicle’s security code first.

Lock City is a mobile auto locksmith that comes to you with the right HY-series blanks, transponders and dealer-level software for your exact i10. We cut the blade, retrieve the security code where needed and code the key to your immobiliser at the roadside — no towing, no dealer delay. Every i10 key replacement and programming job is guaranteed. Call 07967 097 899, Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm.

The i10 keeps things simple — it is one of the more affordable Hyundais to re-key — but the generation still sets the exact blank, chip and remote. Hyundai shares this key system with Kia’s city cars (Picanto) across Hyundai Motor Group:

i10 Mk1 (2008–2013)

• Blade: HY-series blade (external-cut on early cars).
• Key: plain blade-and-transponder key on base trims, or a separate remote plus transponder key on higher trims.
• Transponder: Texas 4D-type fixed transponder on the earliest cars, moving to Philips/NXP ID46 (Hitag2).

i10 Mk2 (2013–2019)

• Key: HY-series folding (flip) remote as standard on most trims, with an ID46 transponder.
• Common job: a worn folding hinge or micro-switch — we can re-shell the key and transfer your electronics rather than sell a whole new key.

i10 Mk3 (2019–present)

• Key: folding flip remote with a secure transponder; keyless smart entry is rare on the i10 and limited to top trims.
• All-keys-lost: roadside-programmable by OBD once the security code is retrieved.

Note: the earliest Mk1 transponder type and any Mk3 keyless option vary by build and trim [verify against your VIN]. Tell us your reg and we will confirm whether yours is a fixed transponder or a folding remote before we set off.