Flip key

A flip key is one that keeps its metal blade inside a casing and flicks it out, like a penknife, when you press a button. Folded away it takes up less room and does not dig into your pocket.

It is very common on cars, where the casing also holds the remote control and the ignition chip. Away from cars you rarely see one.

The usual faults are a spring that no longer pushes the blade out, a button that stays pressed in or a broken casing. We do not work with vehicle keys and we do not make copies, so for that you need a car key specialist. If your problem is the door of your home, business premises or garage, that is where we can help, for example with lock cylinder replacement when the keys are lost.