2018 MINI Convertible
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County
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Lost all your keys? Don't panic, and don't call a tow truck. Our mobile locksmith comes to your vehicle and creates a brand new key from scratch, even with zero working keys.

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2018 MINI Convertible
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2018 MINI Convertible Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Got a call from someone near the Karpeles Manuscript Library in Santa Barbara. Both smart keys for her 2018 MINI Convertible were gone. One lost months ago, the second one fell out of a jacket pocket somewhere between a coffee shop and her parked car. She already called the MINI dealer and got the news: tow it in, leave it for three to five days, and come back with your wallet open.
She didn't love that plan.
I pulled up next to the F57 on the street, top down, which made it easy to work. Connected to the OBD-II port and started the all-keys-lost procedure through the FEM module. On these BMWs, the FEM holds the key data, so the process involves reading the ISN from the DME, syncing it to a virgin NBGIDGNG1 fob, and writing the new key profile back to the body controller. The old lost keys get wiped out of the system during that step.
Cut the emergency HU92 blade on site, tested the transponder start, then went through every button. Lock, unlock, trunk, panic. Walked around the car twice to check range.
She sat on a bench the whole time reading something on her phone. When I handed her the key, she just said, "That's it?" Like she'd been bracing for something harder.
Done in about 35 minutes. A fraction of what the dealer quoted, no tow, no waiting days.
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Real emergencies, real five-star results
“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”
“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”
“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
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