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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

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.

Graham Anderson 17 Dec 2024

55 star rating

Fantastic service, great technology. We've been using direct gap for years. Always very helpful on the telephone as well

James Hunter 4 Mar 2025

44 star rating

I have just made a claim through Acasta on my previous policy and anticipate the settlement payment in the next few days. The whole process was fairly straightforward.

Lee Haworth 28 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Excellent. Easy to buy. Much cheaper than dealership GAP

GEOFFREY HARDMAN 4 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Easy to set up, used this firm over many years

Lee Appleyard 3 Feb 2025

55 star rating

Hayley on the phone was great

Anthony Mackenzie 14 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Full marks for very easy to use application form. Your help line was friendly and a pleasant girl gave me all the information I needed. I have purchased the Gap insurance I need no…

jennifer Savage 10 Oct 2025

55 star rating

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

Craig Richards 7 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Existing customer, easy to use portal, and helpful staff

Liam Boyle 6 Nov 2025

55 star rating

1st - GREAT! price 2nd - quick and easy 3rd - did i mention the GREAT pricing?

Alex Sissons 24 Oct 2024

55 star rating

3rd policy I've had and best price by far

Stephen Collins 18 Jul 2025

55 star rating

Dealt with Company for 20 years always excellent.

Stephen Webb 10 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I've used Direct Gap for my previous vehicle, so it was an obvious choice for the new car.

R Holmes 9 Jan 2026

55 star rating

After having to unfortunately claim last year it was a no brainer to come back to Direct GAP they're so friendly and helpful. It gives me the peace of mind should the worst happen…

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

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…

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.

Rachael McCormack 28 Feb 2025

55 star rating

This is 3rd policy weve taken out, much cheaper than dealership and easy to complete

Pauline Shaw 17 Dec 2013

55 star rating

All very straight forward

Ann Stone 4 Sep 2020

55 star rating

Easy process, well prompted by the site. One of the few where it seemed possible to get cover before the vehicle registration was complete.

m churchward 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

I used DG because of ease of use of the quote system

Darren yates 1 Apr 2022

55 star rating

Very easy to do only took 5 mins to set up and the offer direct debit if you don't want to do it in one hit.. Great !

Steve Haywood 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Very clear wording, much cheaper than the insurers / dealers.

Charlotte Wood 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

many thanks for all your advice on the best policy for my needs. Great customer service.

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