Unlocking Convenience: 5C VAG Additional Remote & Proximity Keys Now Available

August 6, 2025

Streamlining Spare Key Solutions for New Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda & Seat Owners

If you own a late-model Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, or Skoda (think 2018 and newer), you might have already discovered that getting an extra remote or proximity key isn’t as simple as it used to be. Thanks to the VAG group’s latest 5C immobiliser technology, spare key programming has become a bit of a headache for many drivers—at least, until now.

Let’s take a closer look at the new capabilities around 5C VAG additional remote and proximity keys, and what this means for you as a vehicle owner.

What Is 5C Immobiliser Technology?

VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) introduced the 5C immobiliser system on most of their vehicles from 2018 onwards. This advanced security layer was designed to stay ahead of car thieves, but it also made life tricky for anyone needing a spare key. Until very recently, programming a new key—whether you just wanted the peace of mind of a backup, or had lost all your keys—meant a trip to the dealer. Worse still, you’d be waiting anywhere from four to eight weeks for parts, often shipped all the way from Singapore or Germany.

New Solutions for Spare (Secondary) Keys

Here’s the good news: we can now program additional remote and proximity keys for most 5C-equipped vehicles, right here at Northside Car Keys’s workshop in Herston, Brisbane. No more weeks of waiting, and no need coordinate parts orders and service bookings with the dealership. We’ve successfully tested this directly on multiple vehicles in our workshop, including Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda models (from 2018 onwards). The only exception at this stage is the latest Golf8 keys, which are still off-limits to all but the dealership network.

This programming covers both analogue and digital instrument clusters, and works for both remote and proximity keys. Whether you need the classic remote key or a proximity key (the kind that unlocks and starts your car just by being in your pocket or bag), we’ve got you covered.

Requirements and Process

There are a few things you’ll need to know:

·         You must have at least one working key. Currently, if all keys are lost, you still need to go through the dealer—so don’t wait until it’s too late!

·         The process is quick and convenient: drop your car off at our Herston workshop in the morning, and pick it up again that afternoon.

·         We can also delete old, missing, or stolen keys from your vehicle’s immobiliser memory, and even rekey the physical locks if needed.

·         All keys come with a 12-month warranty for peace of mind.

·         We include decoding and cutting of the emergency metal key-blade to match the original dealer key-code.

·         If you book early, same-day service is possible—with just a day’s notice in most cases.

Why Act Now?

The only alternative to our service is the traditional dealer route, which can leave you without a vehicle for up to two months while parts arrive from overseas. Our new solution gives you a much faster, more convenient option, and the non-genuine keys we supply look and feel nearly identical to the originals.

So, if you’ve only got one working key for your late-model VW, Audi, Seat, or Skoda, don’t put it off—getting a spare is easier (and quicker) than ever before. Visit Northside Car Keys auto locksmiths in Herston and keep your keys, and your peace of mind, safe.

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VAG Models with 5C Immobiliser Technology