Automotive

Car and van keys cut and programmed at your vehicle

Lost keys, spares, snapped keys and fobs that stopped working. We come to the car with the kit, cut the key and program it on site, so there's no recovery truck and no dealer wait.

What we do

All keys lost — new key cut and programmed on site
Spare keys before you need them
Transponder, remote and smart key programming
Keys locked in the vehicle, non-destructive entry
Snapped or water-damaged keys replaced
Cars, vans and motorbikes

Locksmith programming a replacement key at a van

Car keys form

What's happened with your keys?

Tap the closest option — the rest of the form fills itself in.

Or call 07862 663627 — 24 hours.

Car key services

Every service below has its own page with a bit more detail and a quick form.

Replacement Car Keys

Lost every key to the car? We cut a brand new key and program it to your vehicle on site, so there's no recovery truck and no dealership wait.

Spare Car Keys

A spare key means one lost or broken key isn't an emergency. We cut and program a spare at your car, ready to use straight away.

Car key being cut on a key cutting machine

Car Key Cutting

Whether you need a key cut from scratch or a blade fitted to an existing fob, we cut keys on site to the exact profile your vehicle needs.

Locksmith programming a car key with a diagnostic tool

Car Key Programming

New key won't start the car? We program transponder, remote and smart keys to your vehicle's immobiliser system on site.

Keys Locked in Car

Keys visible inside and can't get in? We open most vehicles without damage to the door, lock or trim.

Lost or Damaged Keys

Key snapped in the ignition, chewed up, or gone missing entirely? We remove broken keys and cut a full replacement at your vehicle.

Other automotive services

Immobilisers, trackers, electrics and more — beyond keys.

Autowatch Ghost-II Immobiliser

A hidden, code-based immobiliser that stops the engine starting unless the correct sequence is entered on the factory buttons. No fob, nothing for a thief to clone.

Meta Trak Phantom CAN Immobiliser

A CAN-bus immobiliser that blocks the vehicle's own network from starting the engine, fitted without any visible wiring or dashboard changes.

Tracker Fitting (ScorpionTrack / X-Series)

An insurance-recognised tracker gives you real-time location and alerts if the vehicle moves without you. Fitted and registered at your vehicle.

Van Key Replacement

Lost or broken van key? We cut and program a replacement at the vehicle, so the van's back on the road the same day where possible.

Motorcycle Keys

Lost or spare motorbike keys cut and, where the bike needs it, programmed on site.

HGV Keys

Keys for trucks, HGVs and larger commercial vehicles cut and programmed at your depot or yard, with minimal downtime.

Ignition Repair & Replacement

A sticky, worn or vandalised ignition barrel repaired or replaced at your vehicle, so the key turns properly again.

Laptop and multimeter connected to a car engine for diagnostics

Auto Electrics & Diagnostics

Electrical faults, warning lights and diagnostic checks carried out at your vehicle, without a trip to the garage.

Towbar Fitting

A towbar fitted to your vehicle to the correct towing standard, ready for a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Towbar Electrics & Wiring

Towing electrics wired in and tested, so your lights, indicators and brake lights work correctly through the trailer or caravan.

View through a car windscreen while driving

Dashcam Installation

A dashcam supplied or fitted using your own, wired in cleanly with no loose cables across the dash or windscreen.

Parking Sensors & Reverse Cameras

Front or rear parking sensors, or a reverse camera, fitted and wired in to make tight spaces and reversing easier.

Battery Testing & Replacement

A quick load test tells us if it's the battery, the alternator or something else, then we fit a replacement on the spot if needed.

Headlight & Lighting Upgrades

Dim, yellowed or failed headlights restored or upgraded, plus bulb and lighting upgrades fitted correctly and legally.

Van Security & Slamlocks

A slamlock locks automatically every time the door closes, so a multi-drop day doesn't mean checking the doors are locked.

Car door panel with electric window and lock controls

Auto Electrics & Vehicle Upgrades

Additional electrics fitted to your vehicle — USB and 12V points, interior lighting, accessory wiring — installed safely and wired in tidily.

Security module being fitted behind a car dashboard

Aftermarket Vehicle Security

Not sure which security option suits your vehicle? We assess what you've got and recommend the right immobiliser, tracker or lock upgrade, then fit it.

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