Casing replacement
Car key casing replacement for compatible keys. Contact us with your vehicle and key details so we can confirm the repair requirements.
CAR KEY CODING / CAPE TOWN
CAR KEY CODING
& PROGRAMMING IN CAPE TOWN
Cardoc Diagnostics supplies, cuts and programs car keys for most makes and models at 117 Westhoven Road, Edgemead, Cape Town. We help with new and spare keys, existing key pairing and immobiliser pairing, plus all-keys-lost situations for supported vehicles. Send your vehicle make, model, year and whether you have a working key so we can confirm the requirements and provide a quote. Bring the vehicle for key programming, by appointment only.
Bookings by appointment only. No walk-ins.
117 WESTHOVEN ROAD / EDGEMEAD / CAPE TOWNExplore the service
Repair services / Cape Town
CAR KEY
REPAIRS.
Need your existing key repaired rather than another key programmed? Share your vehicle and key details so we can confirm the available options.
BMW rechargeable remote batteries
Specialised rechargeable remote battery replacement for BMW models such as E60, E87 and E90. Fitting a new rechargeable battery in these remotes requires soldering work on the key’s motherboard, rather than an ordinary removable battery change. We confirm the requirements for your particular key before proceeding.
Bookings by appointment only. Confirm support for your key before arranging a visit.
Request a key repair quote01 / The essentials
WHAT DOES CAR
KEY CODING INVOLVE?
Car key coding allows a compatible key and the vehicle’s security system to recognise each other.
Modern vehicle keys contain electronic components that the car must recognise. Key programming or coding establishes that communication, with the immobiliser and vehicle configuration determining the work required.
Whether you have a new key to pair or an existing key that needs attention, tell us what you have and what the vehicle is doing.
Ask about your vehicle02 / Scope of work
CAR KEY
PROGRAMMING SERVICES
Every vehicle has its own requirements. These are the areas we can assess and discuss with you.
Key supply, cutting and programming
Supply, cutting and programming of suitable new and spare car keys. We can also assist when all keys are lost, for supported vehicles. Send your vehicle details and tell us whether a working key is available so we can confirm support. For a spare key enquiry, send a photo of the relevant part or key in WhatsApp after your message.
Existing key pairing
Checking the requirements for pairing an existing key to a compatible vehicle.
Immobiliser pairing
Coding-related support where the key and vehicle security system need to communicate correctly.
Most makes and models
We code keys for most makes and models, including popular vehicles such as the Nissan NP200, Chevrolet Utility, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Hyundai i10 / i20 / ix35, Kia Picanto / Sportage, VW Polo and Suzuki Swift. German favourites include Mercedes-Benz W169 / W245 / W203 / W211 / W204 and BMW E87 / E90 / F20 / F30. Share your vehicle year and key details so we can confirm the requirements.
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Key requirements vary by make, model and year. Tell us whether you have a working key and what key you need programmed. The vehicle must be brought in for key programming; confirm support and arrange an appointment before visiting.
03 / How we approach it
HOW TO BOOK Car key coding
IN EDGEMEAD.
A clear path from the first enquiry to the final check. No assumptions about what your vehicle needs.
01 — INPUT
Tell us the vehicle
Share the make, model, year and the coding, reset or repair work needed.
02 — ASSESS
Confirm the approach
We check the key, ECU or related system requirements before proposing work.
03 — QUOTE
Agree the next step
We confirm the proposed work and quote. For mail-in services, receive confirmation and mailing instructions before sending a part.
04 — CHECK
Confirm the outcome
After the agreed work, we check that the relevant system communicates as intended.
05 / Good to know
Car key coding
QUESTIONS.
Do you supply and cut car keys as well as program them?
Yes. Cardoc Diagnostics supplies, cuts and programs car keys for supported vehicles. Send us the vehicle make, model and year, and tell us whether you already have a working key, so we can confirm suitability and the work required.
Where can I book car key coding in Cape Town?
Cardoc Diagnostics provides car key coding and programming for compatible vehicles at 117 Westhoven Road, Edgemead, Cape Town, 7441. Call 072 704 4258 or use our WhatsApp enquiry form to confirm the work and arrange an appointment.
Do I need an appointment for car key programming?
Yes. Bookings are by appointment only, with no walk-ins. Contact Cardoc Diagnostics to confirm your vehicle’s key requirements and arrange a time before visiting.
What information do you need for a key-coding quote?
Send your vehicle make, model and year, tell us whether you have a working key, and describe the key you need programmed. For a spare key enquiry, also send a photo of the relevant part or key in WhatsApp after your message. We check the requirements before providing a quote.
Can you help if all my car keys are lost?
Yes, we can assist when all car keys are lost, for supported vehicles. Send your vehicle make, model and year and explain that no working key is available so we can confirm support and the requirements before booking.
Must I bring the vehicle for key programming?
Yes. You must bring the vehicle for key programming. Confirm support for your vehicle and arrange an appointment before visiting our Edgemead workshop. Bookings are by appointment only, with no walk-ins.
What is immobiliser pairing?
It is the coding-related process that allows a compatible key and the vehicle security system to recognise each other. The requirements differ between vehicles.
From our customers / Google reviews
REAL WORK.
REAL WORDS.
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Huge shoutout to Jual at Cardoc Diagnostics! I recently bought a 2008 BMW 135i and needed a full diagnostic and a new key coded.”
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Replacement key for Mercedes ML 350. Awesome service. Fast, efficient, professional and most importantly affordable.”
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LET'S GET
SPECIFIC.
Tell us about your car key coding enquiry. The homepage quote form prepares a WhatsApp message with your vehicle details; nothing is sent until you press send in WhatsApp. Bookings are by appointment only; no walk-ins.
Prepare WhatsApp enquiry Or call 072 704 4258