Mobile service · West Midlands
Auto Locksmith & Key Programming
- Fully insured
- IMI Master Auto Locksmith
- IMI CANBUS immobiliser fitting
- Approved fitter: CAN-Phantom · Pandora · Scorpion · Meta Trak
01 · Overview
Back in control of the car.
Spare keys, remote reprogramming, non-destructive entry and all-keys-lost recovery—completed at the vehicle.
Most car key problems don't need a trip to the dealer. We carry the equipment to cut and program keys at the car, whether it's on your drive, in a work car park or at the roadside.
That covers everything from a spare, for peace of mind, to the day every key has gone. Where a car is locked, we open it without damage using specialist entry tools. When keys are lost, we remove them from the car's memory so they no longer work.
Keys are only made for the owner or registered keeper, so we'll ask to see the V5C logbook and photo ID before any entry or programming work.
02 · What's happened?
What's happened?
I've lost every key
New keys made at the car, and the lost ones stopped from working.
Lost Car KeysI need a spare key
A second key cut and programmed, before you need it.
Spare Car KeysMy key's stopped working
Keys and remotes that won't start the car or open the doors.
Car Key ProgrammingI'm locked out
Keys locked inside, or a lock that won't open. Opened without damage.
Locked Out of Your CarMy key is broken or worn
Cracked cases, worn buttons, snapped blades and dead remotes.
Car Key & Fob RepairA key has snapped in the lock
Snapped keys removed from doors, boots and ignitions.
Broken Key ExtractionIt's a van
Van keys, spares and lost keys, and opening vans without damage.
Van Keys & DeadlocksIt's a motorbike
Spare and lost motorbike keys, programmed where the bike is.
Motorbike Keys
Locked out or lost a key?
Call or WhatsApp with the make, model and year and where the car is. We'll tell you what's possible and what it costs before we set off.
03 · Quick quote
A key quote in a minute.
Your reg, the kind of key and what's happened. We'll check what your car needs and call or text you back with a fixed price.
Call-outs Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. We aim to be with you within an hour.
04 · Lost keys
Lost your keys? Do this now.
- 01Check the obvious twice: coat pockets, the car's footwells and boot, the last shop you were in.
- 02If the keys may have been stolen, or were lost with anything showing your address, report it to the police on 101 and tell your insurer.
- 03Don't buy a second-hand key online: a used key usually can't be reprogrammed to another car.
- 04Find the V5C logbook and your driving licence. We'll need to see both.
- 05Send us the reg, or call. New keys are programmed at the car and the lost ones are removed from its memory, so if someone finds them, they can't use them.
05 · Your options
Dealer, breakdown or us?
| Question | Main dealer | Breakdown cover | Us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the work happens | At the dealership, so with no key the car has to be recovered there | At the roadside | Wherever the car is: drive, work car park or roadside |
| Opening a locked car | Not usually | Often, if you're covered for it | Yes, without damage, once ownership is confirmed |
| Making a new key | Yes, often ordered in first | Not usually | Cut and programmed at the car |
| Lost keys stopped from working | Yes | No | Yes, removed from the car's memory |
| Price | Set by the dealer | Covered by your policy, where it applies | Fixed quote before anything is booked |
06 · Keys
Keys we work with.
Transponder keys
A metal blade with a chip in the head that the car reads before it will start. Most cars from the late 1990s on.
Remote keys
A bladed key with lock and unlock buttons. The remote and the immobiliser chip are programmed separately.
Flip keys
Remote keys whose blade folds into the fob. Blades and cases wear, but the electronics usually carry on.
Keyless and push-start
Proximity fobs that stay in your pocket. The car finds the fob by radio, which is also what relay thieves exploit.
Laser-cut blades
High-security blades with a groove milled along the side rather than notches on the edge.
Blade-only keys
Older or simpler keys with no chip or remote, and spare blades for the door lock of a keyless car.
Key equipment in the van
Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Autel IM608 · Lonsdor K518 Pro
07 · Before we arrive
What we'll need to see.
V5C logbook
Or another document naming you as the registered keeper, such as a finance or lease agreement for the car.
Photo ID
Driving licence or passport, with a name and address that match the ownership document.
Registration and VIN
The reg is enough to start. The 17-digit VIN (bottom of the windscreen, or on the V5C) lets us confirm exactly which key the car takes.
08 · Read more
Further reading.
19 September 2026Lost all your car keys? What happens nextWhat to do first, what to have ready, and how new keys are programmed at the car, with the lost ones removed from its memory so they stop working.
19 September 2026Keyless car theft, and how an immobiliser stops itHow relay attacks, key programming through the OBD port and CAN injection work, and what a CAN-bus immobiliser adds to stop each one.- 24 September 2026Ford Focus Spare Key in Walsall: Cut and Programmed at the CarOnly one key for your Ford Focus? We cut and program a spare at your car anywhere in Walsall, and reprogram keys or remotes that have stopped working.
- 24 September 2026Volkswagen Golf Key Programming and Spare Keys in CannockNeed a spare or replacement key for a Volkswagen Golf in Cannock? How Golf keys are programmed at the car, what we check first, and when it pays.
09 · Also from us
Other services.
Immobilisers & Security Systems
Discreet CAN-bus immobilisers that stop relay theft, key cloning and diagnostic-port attacks, specified to your exact make and model.
- CAN-Phantom immobilisers
- Scorpion X-Series immobilisers
- Pandora Microbot
Vehicle Trackers
Thatcham-certified S5 and S7 trackers with app tracking, matched to what your insurer actually asks for.
- Meta Trak trackers
- Scorpion trackers
- S5 & S7 insurance options
Dealer Diagnostics & ECU Programming
Dealer-level fault finding and programming on your driveway, without the dealer wait.
- Full diagnostic reports
- Battery condition tests
- Dealer-level diagnostics & programming
Before you enquire
Questions, answered.
01What happens if I've lost all my keys?
You'll need proof of ownership, such as the V5C logbook, and photo ID. We gain entry without damage where needed, program new keys to the car with dedicated key equipment, and remove the lost keys from the car's memory so they no longer work.
02What is non-destructive entry?
Opening a locked vehicle with specialist automotive tools, without damaging the locks, doors or glass. It's carried out by an accredited auto locksmith, and only for the owner or keeper once ownership is confirmed.
03How much will it cost?
Every job is priced against the exact vehicle and the work needed, so there's no one-size price list. Send the make, model and year and you'll get a fixed quote before anything is booked.
04Will my insurance cover lost keys?
Some policies include key cover, or it's an add-on. Check your policy, and ask us for an itemised invoice for the claim.
05My keys were stolen. What should I do first?
Report it to the police on 101 and tell your insurer. Then get the stolen keys removed from the car's memory as soon as possible: until they are, whoever has them can open and start the car.
06Can you program a key I've bought online?
Sometimes, but ask first. Many keys sold online are used and already locked to another car, or aren't the right chip for yours, and a key that can't be programmed can't be sent back once it's cut. Tell us the listing and the car and we'll say whether it's worth buying.
07Could it just be the battery?
Often it is, for a remote that won't lock or unlock. Try a new battery first: the type is printed on the old one, commonly a CR2032 or CR2025. If the car won't start with the key, a battery in the fob is less likely to be the cause.
Get a quote
Tell us about the car.
Send the basics. We will check compatibility and contact you by your preferred method—no open calendar and no obligation.