There are two main types of key profiles used for vehicles. These are known as side cut and laser. At The Car Key People we can cut all types of side cut and laser type car keys. We have access to a variety of key cutting machines and each key type may require cutting on a different specialist key machine.Side cut car keys are used on earlier types of vehicles and are now being replaced with laser keys by most manufacturers. Having said that there are a number of car manufacturers that are still using the side cut key. This type of key is renowned for becoming worn and snapping. The Car Key People can recut snapped car keys and save you cash over ordering in a replacement key from a dealer. Most main dealers will replace a snapped car key with a whole new key that requires programming to the car. We can easily cut a new key using the snapped pieces as a template and then transfer over the transponder chip, removing the need to program the key.