Land Rover Defender L663 Spare Key — The New Defender Security System Explained
The Land Rover Defender L663, launched in 2020, uses a more advanced security system than any previous Defender. Getting a spare key for it is a specialist job that requires current JLR Pathfinder access and UWB-capable key blanks. Here is what is involved. Defender L663 Spare Key Cost Service AJ Auto Price Main Dealer Estimate […]
Range Rover Sport SVR Key Replacement — Same Platform, On Site
The Range Rover Sport SVR uses the same key system as the standard Range Rover Sport for its respective generation. There is no separate SVR-specific key type. An SVR on the L494 platform uses the same PEPS smart key as a standard L494 Sport. An SVR on the L461 platform uses the same UWB key […]
Jaguar F-Type Key Replacement in the UK — Costs and What to Expect
The Jaguar F-Type X152 launched in 2013 as the first Jaguar to use the new KVM-based security architecture across the full model range. Key replacement on the F-Type is a specialist job and the same process applies whether you have a convertible or coupe. This covers what the job involves and what it costs. F-Type […]
Jaguar XJ Key Replacement — Older Platform, Still a Specialist Job
The Jaguar XJ (X351) ran from 2010 to 2019. It is an older platform by current JLR standards but key replacement on it still requires JLR diagnostic software and specialist tooling. This is what the job involves on the XJ specifically. XJ Key System The X351 XJ used two different security architectures depending on year. […]
Range Rover Sport L461 Key Programming — What Changed in the New Generation
The third-generation Range Rover Sport L461, launched in 2022, is on a new platform shared with the L460 full-size Range Rover. The key system is also updated from the L494, using Ultra-Wideband technology rather than the previous PEPS. Here is what that means for key programming and replacement. L461 Key Replacement Cost Service AJ Auto […]
Spare Key for the New Generation Range Rover L460 — What Is Different
The fifth-generation Range Rover, the L460 launched in 2022, uses Ultra-Wideband key technology. This is a step up from the PEPS system used on the L405 and represents the most advanced proximity key system JLR has deployed to date. If you own an L460 and need a spare key, here is what that means in […]
Range Rover Velar Spare Key — Why the Velar Key Is Different to Earlier Range Rovers
The Range Rover Velar launched in 2017 and uses the same PEPS smart key architecture as the contemporary Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. If you own a Velar and need a spare key, here is what the job involves and why the Velar’s key position in the JLR range matters. Range Rover Velar Spare […]
Getting a Spare Key for Your Jaguar E-PACE — What You Need to Know
A Jaguar E-PACE spare key is one of the most straightforward JLR key jobs we do, and also one of the most frequently postponed by owners who bought their car with a single key. This covers what a spare key costs, what the job involves, and what to check before booking. E-PACE Spare Key Cost […]
Why Does My Jaguar Say Key Deactivated and How Do You Fix It?
A ‘key deactivated’ message on a Jaguar dashboard is more specific than a generic key not recognised warning. It means the KVM has a record of the key but has flagged it as disabled. Here is why it happens and how it gets resolved. What the KVM Does When It Deactivates a Key The Key […]
Jaguar Key Fob Dead — How to Get Into Your Car and Start It
A dead Jaguar key fob battery does not have to leave you stranded. Every current Jaguar smart key contains a backup entry method that works without battery power, and the engine can usually be started as well. Here is exactly what to do. Use the Emergency Blade Remove the emergency blade from your Jaguar fob. […]