Hyundai i20 Key Replacement in Bristol
i20 folding-remote cutting, smart-key programming & all-keys-lost — mobile across Bristol, Bath & South Glos.
Fast, mobile Hyundai i20 key replacement with no towing and no dealer wait. Dealer-level software, roadside programming, Monday to Friday 8am–5:30pm.
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The Hyundai i20 Key Services We Offer
i20 Vehicle Entry
Keys locked inside your i20 or a key snapped in the door? We open it with non-destructive tools — no drilling, no damage to your i20.
Vehicle entryLost Your i20 Keys?
Lost or had every i20 key stolen? We come to you and programme a fresh key to the car at the roadside — no recovery to a dealer required.
Lost key helpi20 Key Programming
Folding flip remote or keyless smart fob, we cut and code i20 keys to your immobiliser from our mobile workshop with dealer-level software.
Key programmingSpare i20 Keys
Only one i20 key left? We cut and programme a spare at your home or workplace so a single failure never leaves you stranded.
Spare keysRegain Entry Into Your Hyundai i20
Dead, lost or stolen Hyundai i20 key? The i20 is a hugely popular supermini for commuters and new drivers alike — and like every modern car, it will not start on a key that has not been electronically married to its immobiliser, so a missing key is more than a quick copy job.
The dealer route means recovering the i20, waiting for an appointment and paying for the key, the coding and the transport. A general locksmith with a cutting machine cannot help either: the i20 runs the Hyundai immobiliser, and an all-keys-lost normally needs the vehicle’s security code before a new key will fire the engine.
Lock City is a Hyundai-savvy mobile locksmith carrying the correct HY-series blanks, secure transponders and dealer-level software your i20 needs. We come to you, cut the blade, retrieve the code where required and code the key on-site — no towing, no dealer wait, and every i20 key replacement guaranteed. Phone 07967 097 899, Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm.
Hyundai i20 Keys: Types & What You Need
The i20 has moved from simple folding remotes to a fully modern key on the current car. Hyundai shares this architecture with Kia across Hyundai Motor Group, so the generation drives both the cost and the tooling:
i20 Mk1 (2008–2014)
- Blade: HY-series blade.
- Key: separate remote plus transponder key, or a folding remote on higher trims, with a Philips/NXP ID46 (Hitag2) chip.
- All-keys-lost: programmed by OBD once the security code is retrieved.
i20 Mk2 (2014–2020)
- Key: HY-series folding (flip) remote as standard, ID46 transponder.
- Common job: a worn folding hinge or micro-switch — we re-shell and transfer your electronics rather than sell a whole new key.
i20 Mk3 (2020–present)
- Key: folding flip remote on most trims, with keyless smart proximity (Smart Key) on N-Line, Ultimate and the i20 N, using a secure transponder.
- All-keys-lost: roadside-programmable with current software and the security code.
Note: the exact folding-vs-keyless split on the Mk3 depends on trim and build date [verify against your VIN]. Tell us your reg and we will confirm the key type and whether a security code is needed before we travel.
Recent Hyundai i20 keys we've done
Genuine jobs from our own van, not stock photos — Hyundai i20 keys cut and coded at the roadside across Portishead North. Tap any photo to see the story.
Spare keyWhich key does a Hyundai i20 use?
Depending on the generation and trim, the Hyundai i20 is fitted with the remote key with a separate blade, 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.
- Remote key with a separate blade
- Flip (switchblade) remote key
- Smart proximity (keyless) key
Hyundai i20 Key Replacement — Your Questions Answered
Can you replace an i20 key without going to a Hyundai dealer?
Yes. We cut and programme i20 keys at the roadside for the Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 using dealer-level software, so there is no need to recover the car or book a dealer slot. See our key programming service.
My i20 folding key stopped folding out — can you fix it?
Usually yes, and for far less than a new key. The folding hinge and micro-switches wear over time; we can re-shell the remote and transfer your existing electronics and blade rather than sell you a whole new coded key.
Does a keyless i20 (N-Line or i20 N) need different equipment?
Yes. The keyless Mk3 i20 uses a smart proximity fob and secure chip, so it needs the current software and the correct smart-key blank. We carry both, so we can handle keyless N-Line and i20 N cars as well as standard folding-key i20s.
I’ve lost all the keys to my i20 — what happens?
We treat it as an all-keys-lost: we retrieve the immobiliser security code, generate and cut a fresh key and code it to the car at the roadside, so the i20 starts before we leave. See our lost car keys service.
How much does an i20 key cost to replace?
It depends on the generation and whether it is a spare or all-keys-lost: a spare folding remote is the cheaper tier, while a keyless smart fob or an all-keys-lost job costs more. Send us your registration and we will confirm the exact price before we travel.
