Our auto locksmith service can program duplicate, spare and replacement car keys and remotes for many vehicles. If you’ve lost a car key / remote, or have locked your keys in your car or boot give us a call using the telephone button below or WhatsApp us.
Whether it be a Ford Transit, VW Transporter, Fiat Panda or something exotic, ask us for a quote.
Is your car ignition barrel difficult to turn at times? That can be due to a worn key or wear in the lock itself. Locks are sometimes easily replaced. Sometimes changing the ignition lock is more complex, requiring removal of the steering wheel and airbag amongst other parts.
Tradesmen’s van locks become problematic due to a build of up plaster, cement or sawdust.
We can perform non destructive entry to most vehicles. This means we do not bend the doors open and stick a coat hanger. Most modern vehicles can deadlock which will defeat the old fashioned coat hanger trick anyway. We open vehicles without resorting to force. (Although if you know your locks are broken there may be no other option). If you’ve locked your keys in your car or the boot anywhere near Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Forest of Dean etc, give us a call.
For us to open your vehicle will be a lot less hassle than if you smash your own window and have to replace it. By all means watch YouTube and try opening your car door with a tennis ball, but you’ll feel pretty silly after and hour or two when you still haven’t got in.
Why are car keys and remotes so expensive compared to a house key? Modern cars have immobilisers fitted to prevent theft. The keys have a transponder inside. Unless the immobiliser recognises a previously programmed transponder the vehicle will not start. Whilst the metal part of the key can easily be copied (or the lock smashed off), the electronics and transponder in the key/remote are more difficult to bypass. It is difficult for a reason – to make it harder for somebody to steal your vehicle.
A remote to suit a VW T5 Transporter is currently £85 for most pre 2012 models. Call or message for a quote for other makes/models.
We can also perform vehicle diagnostics and provide you a printout of the results. £15 per vehicle if you bring it to us.
Should you bother getting a spare car key? That’s up to you. It will probably be much more expensive once you’ve lost all existing keys. If you’re careful you might never need it (hopefully). Getting a spare cut and programmed can save you a lot of cost and drama. Some vehicles can be 5-10x more expensive to get a new key once you’ve lost all keys.
AREAS WE COVER
Our auto locksmith (car and vehicle) key replacement service covers Ross on Wye, Forest of Dean, Monmouth, Mitcheldean, Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Newent, Chepstow and surrounding areas. W Gloucestershire and S Herefordshire.
Brands we cover: Ford, Audi, Dacia, VW, Fiat, BMW (some), Vauxhall, Range Rover, Land Rover, Citroen, Peugeot, Jaguar, Skoda, Renault, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Kia, Mercedes (some), Mini, Alfa Romeo, Suzuki and many more. This includes smart keys, key cards and proximity keys.
