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Losing your car key now costs UK drivers £320, and insurance often won't pay
The average cost of replacing a remote car key in the UK has reached £320, while a basic manual key now costs around £160, according to tradesperson data from Checkatrade. Smart keys with keyless ...
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Every UK driver now risks prison as police gain new powers over car key devices
A new law under the Crime and Policing Act 2026 makes it a criminal offence to own, build, import or supply the devices used ...
Traditionally, drivers had only a metal key to start their vehicle, which made it impossible to venture off without it. However, it was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz that became the first to offer starting ...
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