Auto Key Services0
Riding with a single key is a risk. We cut spares and replacements for motorcycles across Kampala, boda bodas included.
Keys cut for the everyday commuter bikes used across Kampala’s boda boda trade.
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and more, plus off-road bikes, trikes and scooters.
We can usually cut a spare from your single existing motorcycle key.
We cut spare and replacement keys for the motorcycle brands that keep Kampala’s boda boda trade moving.
Most motorcycles are sold with only a single key, and many riders never get around to having a spare cut, which leaves them one lost or broken key away from being stranded. A spare key is a small, affordable step that removes that risk entirely, and it is one of the most common services we provide.
At Auto Key Services, we provide motorcycle key replacement and duplication for a wide range of manufacturers, including the models widely used for boda boda work across Kampala, as well as leisure and touring bikes, off-road bikes and scooters, whatever brand or model you currently ride regularly, day to day.
A motorcycle key suffers the same wear and tear as a car key, and for riders using their bike daily for boda boda work, that wear happens faster than most. A worn key can start to feel loose in the ignition, making the bike harder to start, and eventually it can snap off altogether, usually at the worst possible time.
Having a spare cut before that happens means you can simply switch to the second key rather than losing a day’s earnings while you track down a locksmith. It also spreads the wear between two keys instead of one, extending the working life of both.
Losing or breaking a key is rarely planned, and when it happens, how quickly you can get back on the road often depends on whether a locksmith already has a record or a spare of your key to work from. Without one, cutting a completely new key from scratch generally takes longer.
Getting a spare cut in advance, before you actually need it, is the simplest way to make sure a lost or broken key does not turn into a lost day of work, particularly if your bike is your primary source of income.
We cut and replace keys for a wide range of motorcycle manufacturers, from the everyday commuter and boda boda bikes that keep Kampala moving, through to larger touring and adventure machines. If your make is not listed, call us and we will confirm whether we can help.
We also cut keys for off-road bikes, trikes, scooters and all-terrain vehicles, and can usually work from a single existing key without needing a second one for reference, whatever type of two- or three-wheeled vehicle you ride, however unusual it might be.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day. Tell us the make, model and year, and we will tell you what we can do and what it will cost.
Yes. We regularly cut and replace keys for the commuter motorcycle brands most commonly used for boda boda work across Kampala and the surrounding districts, day or night, whenever your bike needs it.
It is a risk worth addressing. We can usually cut a spare from that single working key, so you have a backup before you actually need one, rather than after.
Yes, alongside standard road motorcycles we also cut keys for scooters, trikes, off-road bikes and all-terrain vehicles, so whatever you ride around Kampala, we can very likely help you out.
Replacing weak or dead key fob batteries quickly, restoring full remote range and keyless entry.
Diagnosing why a car won’t start, from a flat battery to an unrecognised immobiliser key.
Cutting and programming standard, transponder and high-security keys for almost every make on Kampala’s roads.
