Your Local Trusted Auto Locksmith in Doncaster

FAQs

Do I need to bring my car to you?

No. As a mobile auto locksmith, I carry all the tools I need in my fully stocked van, including programmers, key cutting machines, spare keys, and transponders.
On a daily basis, I make and program new and replacement keys for a whole variety of cars & vans in my mobile workshop. Having this service will not only save you hundreds of pounds compared to main dealers but also the inconvenience of having to leave your car with them (up to a week in most cases). With the service I provide, you will have the use of your car the very same day.

Will my locks need changing?

No. Unlike having friends, or some of the well-known roadside assistance companies trying to gain entry to your car by sliding objects through gaps in the windows with the chance of damage, I will gain entry by picking the lock and causing no damage, and your original keys will work perfectly after I have retrieved them from inside the car.

Can you make a new key if I’ve lost mine?

Yes. If you have lost or had your car key stolen, I can pick and decode your lock, then make a new key and program it so it works like your original. Unlike main dealers who normally have to send off for a new key which can take on average at least a week, I will do it on-site, so you can drive away after my visit.

How much does an auto locksmith cost?

This is a very difficult question to answer as there’s a lot of variables to take into account. Is it a simple lock pick to retrieve keys locked in the vehicle. Or do I need to decode the lock, cut a replacement key, go on the internet to retract a code, and reprogram the new key? How far do I need to travel and what time of day, as the middle of the night will be more expensive than 10am on a Tuesday morning? I will always aim to do the work at the most competitive price and give an estimate of the cost prior to commencing any work. What I can guarantee is that it will be far cheaper than your main dealer.

What’s the most common callout for an auto locksmith?

By far the most common call is for keys locked in the boot or on the back seat of the car. You come back to the car pop the boot drop the shopping or golf clubs in the boot along with the keys slam the boot shut, then doh you realise what you have done. The good news is, I can usually get to you in around 20 minutes and get your car open, so you should be on your way before the frozen food starts to defrost.

What is cloning?

Cloning is simply replicating an existing key. As far as the car computer is concerned, it believes there is only one key when you may have two or even more. You can clone some keys without having to plug into the car. This is a cheaper way to replace lost keys, but it does not protect you from those lost keys being used should someone else find them and want to steal your car. Making new keys that are uniquely programmed to your vehicle gives you the option of deleting the old keys, in exactly the same way you would put a stop on a lost credit card.