Key Cover Insurance

Key Insurance will pay up to £500.00 annual cover for locksmiths' charges, new locks and keys. The re-programming of immobilisers, infra-red handsets and alarms which are attached to the Fob but are not integral to an insured key. In addition up to 3 days car hire is available or onwards transport costs if you are stranded or your car is unusable as a result of lost, stolen or broken keys.

  • Covers locksmiths charges
  • Covers all keys attached to the key fob
  • Covers transport costs or car hire
  • There is No excess to pay
  • Covers the cost of new locks and keys
  • Immediate Cover
  • Claim limit up to £500 per annum
  • 24hr Emergency Helpline

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See what our customers are saying about us

David Kent 10 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Always been very pleased with company and will continue to use for my GAP ins, wdl done guys full marks.

Michael Dietz 13 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Have used on a previous vehicle, policy gives a great peace of mind.

Edit Hamblett 12 May 2026

55 star rating

Very fast and reliable each time i have purchased a new car i have used Direct Gap as i find the whole process easy

Heather Smith 28 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Used several times only claimed once due to car being stolen, excellent customer service and speedy service in payment

jennifer Savage 10 Oct 2025

55 star rating

so easy , called the office as well to check something very helpful staff . impressed!

Kirstie Skinner 17 Dec 2025

55 star rating

Simple and cost effective. I won’t use anyone else for my gap insurance!

Angela B 20 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Have used Direct Gap for a few years now. Always quick, easy and competitive.

Edward McLeod 6 Jan 2026

55 star rating

thank you, 3rd or 4th policy I bought

Catherine Morrison 20 Feb 2026

55 star rating

This type of insurance gives me peace of mind knowing that my purchase is covered should anything happen to my car I’ve been using gap insurance since 2014 and would not be without…

Phillip Bee 27 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great company, easy to use customer portal. Been using this company for about 8 years now.

Carolyn Lyle 16 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great information easy to understand and £100 less than my dealer offered.

Peter Hodgett 14 Jun 2026

55 star rating

Third time I have taken out gap insurance with Direct Gap. The process is very easy and it is always competitively priced.

Mark Tait 23 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Used Direct Gap for years. Friendly, efficient service , great prices and fantastic customer service.

Jennifer Hodgett 2 Jan 2026

55 star rating

Website is so easy to use and the level of cover and cost compares favourably with their competitors. Second policy with Direct Gap would definitely recommend to others.

Lee Haworth 28 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Excellent. Easy to buy. Much cheaper than dealership GAP

David Smith 18 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Great service and Hayley was very helpful when I phoned for more information, thank you.

Katie Sharp 3 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great support on the phone earlier :)

GEOFFREY HARDMAN 4 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Easy to set up, used this firm over many years

John Gibson 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

A lot cheaper than a similar product offered by the car dealer

Nicole Hickman 17 May 2018

55 star rating

Great service, super quick & brilliant price. I've always purchased my GAP via the dealership and it's always cost me c. £500 for a policy that didn't even cover the full…

John Merrill 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

I saved over £125 compared to what the Ford dealership offered me. The Direct Gap website was easy to use with all the I formation that I needed at the right price. What more…

Andrew norris sherborn 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Dealer offered expensive policy when I bought the car new. I decided I wanted to protect the value of the car for the early years of ownership, so I searched the Internet and found…

Mrs Sue Davis 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

A very clear and easy to use website, no charge for use of credit card

Joanne Ashworth 22 Mar 2021

55 star rating

Quick and simple to do 10/10

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