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Honda Key Replacement: Who Can Do It and What It Costs
Most Honda keys, from the Jazz's transponder key to the smart keys on newer Civic and CR-V models, can be replaced by an independent auto locksmith. Honda was not among the brands named in published UK SERMI lists at launch. A replacement key cut and programmed costs £100 to £282 (WhoCanFixMyCar; StageMyCar), and dealers often charge more.
Which keys do Hondas use?
Honda used a fixed-blade transponder key for many years on the Jazz, Civic and CR-V, adding remote buttons on later cars and a flip key on some models. Newer Hondas, including many hybrids, use a smart key that unlocks and starts the car while it stays in a pocket, with a push-button start and a small blade inside for the door. The Jazz is the Honda model named most often in the key searches measured for this site, which is why it features below.
Can an independent locksmith programme a Honda key?
For most Hondas, yes. Spare transponder keys and remotes for the Jazz and Civic are common work, and specialist auto locksmiths also programme smart keys on newer models. Some locksmith websites say recent Honda smart keys need SERMI access, but Honda was not among the brands this site found named in published UK SERMI lists, so treat that as unconfirmed. In practice, give the registration to a couple of auto locksmiths and ask who has programmed that model and year recently.
What if the key is worn but still works?
Honda's older fixed-blade keys and their remote buttons wear with years of use. If the blade is worn but the car still starts, a locksmith can often cut a fresh blade to the correct code and programme or transfer the transponder, which costs less than a brand-new smart key. A cracked case can sometimes be rehoused. Do not wait for the last key to fail: adding a key while you still have a working one is usually simpler and cheaper than an all-keys-lost job on any make.
What will the locksmith ask for?
Bring the V5C and photo ID, with the keeper's name matching. Programming needs a healthy 12-volt battery, so if the Honda has stood unused for weeks, say so when you book; a battery charge may be needed first. If the key was stolen, give the crime reference and ask for the old key to be removed from the car's memory. Have the model and year ready, as Honda keys changed a good deal between generations of the same model. A photo of your current key, sent ahead, helps the locksmith bring the right blank.
What does a Honda key cost?
The sourced range is for all makes rather than Honda alone. WhoCanFixMyCar's 2026 bookings put the average replacement key, cut and programmed, at the top of a £100 to £282 range, with StageMyCar's locksmith floor at the bottom. Programming only averages £250 on WhoCanFixMyCar. A spare blade key for an older Jazz falls towards the cheaper end; a smart key for a newer hybrid towards the dearer end. StageMyCar, a trade blog given less weight here, says dealer prices are often higher.
Common questions
Can a locksmith replace a Honda Jazz key?
Yes. Jazz keys are routine for independent auto locksmiths, who cut the blade and programme the transponder and remote to the car. Bring the V5C and photo ID when they arrive.
Is Honda part of UK SERMI?
Honda was not among the brands named in the published UK SERMI lists this site found. The first live brands on 1 April 2026 were Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota.
Can I add a spare Honda smart key myself?
Generally not. Smart keys need programming with diagnostic equipment, so an auto locksmith or dealer does it. Arranging it while you still have a working key is usually simpler and cheaper.