Car key replacement at your vehicle, wherever you are parked
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Keys locked inside the car
A driver returns to a car in a multi storey car park and the keys are visible inside.
We check access requirements and actual locksmith availability, then confirm the quote and ETA before dispatch. Non destructive entry can be arranged at the vehicle where suitable.
Keys locked inside the car
A driver returns to a car in a multi storey car park and the keys are visible inside.
We check access requirements and actual locksmith availability, then confirm the quote and ETA before dispatch. Non destructive entry can be arranged at the vehicle where suitable.
Lost keys, spare keys, lockouts, key programming and fob problems, all handled at your car by a vetted mobile auto locksmith. Tell us the make, model, year and location for a fixed price on the call, and we confirm your ETA before dispatch. Mobile auto locksmiths across selected areas of England, Scotland and Wales, including Liverpool City Region and Merseyside, with UK coverage expanding.
- 24/7 emergency response
- All makes & models
- Damage-free entry
- Fixed upfront pricing
- Two year key warranty
- Fully mobile service
Emergency? Technicians on the road now. ETA confirmed before dispatch
What has happened? Tap your situation for prices and next steps
Our services
Every car key problem, solved at your vehicle
From a snapped blade to an all-keys-lost recovery on a current-model SUV, the locksmiths in our UK network carry the cutting and programming equipment to finish the job in one visit.
Lost Car Keys
No spare? No problem.
View serviceReplacement Car Keys
Dealer quality without the dealership wait.
View serviceCar Key Programming
Diagnostics-level coding at your parking space.
View serviceVehicle Lockout
Damage-free entry, day or night.
View serviceEmergency Car Locksmith
One number, twenty-four hours.
View serviceBroken Car Key Extraction
Snapped in the lock? Leave it to us.
View serviceKey Fob Replacement
We supply and programme replacement fobs.
View serviceSpare Car Keys
The cheapest key you will ever buy.
View serviceRemote Programming
Central locking that works first press.
View serviceCar Key Battery Replacement
Fob dead or weak? We check it properly.
View serviceCar Ignition Repair
Key will not turn? Do not force it.
View servicePricing
You hear the full price before we set off
Tell us the make, model, year and what has happened. You get the fixed price on that call, and nothing is added when the locksmith arrives.
Your car and key type
A basic remote for an older Corolla is a different job to an all-keys-lost smart key on a current Range Rover.
How many keys are missing
One spare cut alongside a working key is quicker and cheaper than programming from scratch.
Where and when
Your location and the time of night change travel, nothing else is added later.
- Where the work happensDealerCar must be towed to the showroomUsAt your car, home, office or basement
- Typical waitDealerDays, keys ordered from abroadUsOften same day, ETA confirmed before dispatch
- Towing costDealerPaid on top by youUsNot needed
- Opening hoursDealerShowroom hours, closed on holidaysUs24 hours, every day
- Price clarityDealerQuoted after inspectionUsFixed price agreed on the phone
Why choose us
Built for emergencies, priced without games
You are calling because something has gone wrong. Our whole service is designed to remove friction from the next hour of your day.
Answered by a technician
You explain the problem once, to someone who can diagnose it, and get a straight answer on price and timing.
ETA confirmed before dispatch
We check locksmith availability for your postcode while you are on the call, then confirm a realistic arrival window before anyone sets off.
Fully mobile workshop
Cutting machines and manufacturer-level programming equipment travel with us, so most jobs finish in one visit.
Damage-free methods
No drilling, no broken glass and no scratched trim. Modern vehicles need finesse, not force.
Fixed, upfront pricing
The quote you hear on the phone is the amount you pay. No arrival surcharges, no invented extras.
Two year warranty
Keys, remotes and programming supplied through Auto Keys Nearby carry a two year key warranty.
Areas we cover
Regions we cover across the UK
Essex is where we started and remains our densest coverage. Listed coverage also includes Liverpool City Region and Merseyside, Kent, East and South-East London, South Wales, the Scottish central belt, Berkshire, Bristol and Hampshire. Coverage depends on actual locksmith availability, so call with your postcode if your town is not listed.
Essex
England
Basildon · Southend on Sea · Chelmsford · Colchester · Romford · Brentwood and more
View Essex coverageSouth Wales
Wales
Cardiff · Newport · Swansea · Bridgend
View South Wales coverageScotland
Scotland
Glasgow · Edinburgh
View Scotland coverageBerkshire
England
Reading · Slough
View Berkshire coverageBristol
England
Bristol
View Bristol coverageMaidstone and Kent
England
Maidstone · Dartford · Gravesend · Sevenoaks · Tonbridge
View Maidstone and Kent coverageEast and South-East London
England
Barking and Dagenham · Ilford · Stratford · Greenwich · Lewisham · Bexley and more
View East and South-East London coverageLiverpool City Region and Merseyside
England
Liverpool · Aintree and L10 · Crosby · Formby · Southport · Ormskirk and more
View Liverpool City Region and Merseyside coverageHampshire
England
Southampton · Portsmouth
View Hampshire coverageNot listed? Call us and we will tell you honestly whether a locksmith can reach you.See every area
Example callout scenarios
How common car key situations are handled
Illustrative situations across our coverage areas, showing what we ask, what can be arranged and what is confirmed before dispatch.
Keys locked inside the car
A driver returns to a car in a multi storey car park and the keys are visible inside.
We check access requirements and actual locksmith availability, then confirm the quote and ETA before dispatch. Non destructive entry can be arranged at the vehicle where suitable.
Only car key lost
The only key is missing and there is no spare available for the vehicle.
For supported vehicles, an available locksmith can cut and programme a replacement at the car. The correct key option, quote and realistic ETA are confirmed first.
Replacement fob needed
A key fob is no longer recognised and the driver needs a compatible replacement.
We confirm the vehicle details, then arrange supply and programming of a compatible replacement fob at the vehicle, subject to local availability.
Spare key for a family car
A household has one working key and wants a spare before the original is lost.
A compatible spare can be supplied, cut and programmed at the vehicle. The quote and appointment window are agreed before dispatch.
Car key programming
A replacement key needs coding to the vehicle immobiliser before it can start the car.
We match the request to a locksmith with suitable programming equipment and confirm vehicle compatibility, the quote and ETA before dispatch.
Replacement key away from home
A vehicle is parked away from home and its working key cannot be found.
We use the exact location and vehicle details to check capability and availability. If attendance is possible, the quote and realistic ETA are confirmed before dispatch.
These are example situations showing how the service may work. They are not customer testimonials and do not claim that a specific job took place.
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FAQs
Straight answers before you call
The questions we are asked most often, answered without the small print.
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