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Frequently Asked Questions

Your fast and local Autolocksmith

Mobile Auto Locksmith Service

We are fully mobile — we come to you wherever you are. There is no need to travel to us.

Yes — we are a fully mobile service and come to you at your home, workplace or roadside anywhere in London and Essex.

We cover all of North, East, South and West London, and Essex. We also have another branch operating in Derbyshire, Nottingham & Birmingham. We operate all over the UK on an appointment basis, if you are unsure, drop us a call or message. We have the solution you require!

CAR KEYS & DUPLICATION

In some cases yes — we can use your VIN number to identify the correct key cuts for your vehicle.

Yes — we cover all makes and models including Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault and many more.

Yes — we programme transponder keys for all major vehicle manufacturers using dealer level equipment.

Yes — in most cases the vehicle needs to be present so we can programme the key directly to your car’s immobiliser system.

Yes — all keys we supply and programme come with a warranty for complete peace of mind EXCEPT dealer special ordered keys to VIN.

Most keys are cut and programmed on the spot within 30-60 minutes at your location.

Faster response, significantly lower prices, mobile service that comes to you, and the same quality equipment as the main dealer without the dealer price tag.

We can make standard keys, remote keys, transponder keys, smart keys and keyless entry fobs for most vehicle makes and models.

The best option is to contact us directly — we supply, cut and programme spare keys at competitive prices that beat the main dealer.

Modern car keys contain complex technology including transponder chips, remote entry systems and immobiliser codes. We offer competitive prices that beat the main dealer.

This could be due to a worn key, a faulty ignition barrel or a steering lock issue. Contact us and we will diagnose the problem quickly.

Yes — all keys we supply and programme are fully functional for both door entry and ignition.

We recommend against using online keys as quality can vary significantly. Sometimes they wont programme or work afterwards so make sure to contact us first — our keys are guaranteed to work and are competitively priced, we also guarantee our keys!

CAR LOCKOUTS

Yes — we have specialist equipment to open deadlocked vehicles safely and without damage.

Most car unlocking jobs are completed within 15-30 minutes depending on the make and model of your vehicle.

Prices vary depending on your vehicle make, model and location. Contact us for a free no obligation quote before any work begins.

We aim to reach you as quickly as possible — in most cases within 30-60 minutes depending on your location across London and Essex.

Stay calm and call us immediately. We operate 24/7 and will come to your location wherever you are in London or Essex.

No — we use professional, industry approved tools to gain entry without causing any damage to your vehicle.

GENERAL

Yes — we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including bank holidays for emergency callouts.

Yes — we can diagnose and replace faulty ignition switches on most vehicle makes and models.

No — we provide the same quality keys as the main dealer at significantly lower prices, saving you time and money.

Yes — for security purposes we require proof of vehicle ownership such as your V5C logbook or insurance documents before carrying out any work.

Always ask for proof of insurance and accreditation. We are Fully Insured and RAC Accredited — we are happy to provide proof on request.

Look for RAC accreditation, verifiable reviews and full insurance. Car Key And Repair has over 10 years experience and is fully RAC Accredited and Insured.

We will diagnose the issue and advise you honestly on the best course of action — there is a call out charge depending on location of the vehicle, this is to cover fuel, labour and booking costs.

An Automotive Locksmith specialises in vehicle keys, locks and entry systems — providing key cutting, programming, lockout and lost key services for all types of vehicles.

We offer car key cutting, key programming, key duplication, car lockouts, lost key replacement, keyless entry fob replacement and ignition repairs.

We cover all major manufacturers including Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Lamborghini and many more.

Lost or Stolen Keys

In most cases no — modern car keys require specialist diagnostic equipment to programme correctly. Attempting it yourself could damage your vehicles ECU.

Yes — even if you have no keys at all, we can use specialist equipment & knowledge to create a new key from scratch without needing the original key.

Yes — we can remove lost or stolen keys from your vehicle’s system and programme new ones, ensuring your vehicle remains secure.

We use specialist lock picks and diagnostic equipment to read your lock barrel and create a new key without needing the original.

Yes — we supply, programme and replace keyless entry fobs for most vehicle makes and models.

Contact us before agreeing to any dealer work — in most cases we can replace your key without replacing the ECU, saving you hundreds of pounds.

No — in most cases we can create a new key without replacing the lock, saving you significant cost.

Rekeying is usually cheaper. However we will always advise you on the most cost effective solution for your specific situation.

Not usually — unless your keys have been lost or stolen, in which case we recommend deleting the old keys from your vehicle’s system and programming new ones, which we can do.

In most cases rekeying or replacing just the key is sufficient and more cost effective. We will advise you on the best solution for your vehicle.

In most cases rekeying or replacing just the key is sufficient and more cost effective. We will advise you on the best solution for your vehicle.

Report it to the police immediately, then contact us to delete the stolen keys from your vehicle’s system and programme new ones to keep your vehicle secure.

A restricted key is a high security key that can only be copied by authorised locksmiths using specialist equipment — something we are fully equipped to handle.

We offer complete module reprogramming, ECU, TCM, BCM programming and coding using dealer specific tools.

Pricing & Payment

Yes — in most cases significantly cheaper. We use the same quality equipment as main dealers but without the dealership overheads.

Contact us for a free quote — all costs are confirmed upfront before any work begins with no hidden fees.

We provide free no obligation quotes, are transparent about all costs upfront, and consistently offer prices that beat the main dealer.

Prices vary depending on the job and your vehicle. Contact us for a free quote — we are transparent about costs with no hidden fees.