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

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

Kirstie Skinner 17 Dec 2025

55 star rating

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

Edward McLeod 6 Jan 2026

55 star rating

thank you, 3rd or 4th policy I bought

Craig Richards 7 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Existing customer, easy to use portal, and helpful staff

Stuart Davies 17 Jul 2026

55 star rating

Used your company for my last 3 vehicles, very easy to arrange. Luckily have not needed to make any claims so can't comment on the claim process and hope I never will.

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…

Alpesh Patel 23 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Great service this would be the 5th time now

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

Barbara Stewart 4 Dec 2024

55 star rating

Hayley was brilliant 🤩 I had done everything on line & it wouldn’t let me in to do my password so Hayley sent me a link. Also she amended my cover from 3 to 4 yrs. Very pleased w…

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.

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…

GEOFFREY HARDMAN 4 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Easy to set up, used this firm over many years

Alex Sissons 24 Oct 2024

55 star rating

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

MOIRA RAPSON 9 Oct 2025

55 star rating

I have used Direct Gap several times. The website is very clear and easy to use. The price is competitive. I have never had to claim so I can't comment on that aspect.

Carolyn Lyle 16 Sep 2025

55 star rating

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

Katie Sharp 3 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great support on the phone earlier :)

PHD Mail Limited 2 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I use Direct Gap for all my Company Car fleet. Easy to use website and competitive rates.

Lee Haworth 28 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Excellent. Easy to buy. Much cheaper than dealership GAP

Mrs N Whittaker 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Not all companies offering VRI and competitive online price

Sarah Auener 8 Sep 2018

55 star rating

Very easy to use and cost competitive

kenneth Sidford 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Phoned with a query and spoke to Elizabeth. She was So helpful, I didn't bother with other quotes.

Nik 25 Jun 2020

55 star rating

So much cheaper than what the dealer tries to sell to you! Much much cheaper than competitors in the market too. Hopefully the service will match it! Fingers crossed I won't actual…

Peter G 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Bought a one year old car - dealer recommended GAP but theirs was twice teh price of yours for less cover.

G Lewis 2 Nov 2018

55 star rating

Nice & easy, also 50% cheaper than offered by the dealer & finance company.

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