Mobile Auto Locksmith
Mobile Auto Locksmith in East London & Essex
Lost car keys, locked out or need a spare key? We come to your vehicle to cut, programme and replace car keys on-site.
- Mobile Service
- On-Site Key Cutting
- Key Programming
- Non-Destructive Entry
- Many Makes & Models
Get a price
Need a Key for Your Car?
Send three details and we will confirm which key your vehicle takes and what it costs — your registration tells us the key type and programming method before we set off.
For vehicle security, proof of ownership or authority to access the vehicle may be requested before locksmith work is carried out.
What we do
Car key services at your vehicle
Emergency Car Unlocking
Keys locked inside, boot lockouts and vehicle entry without damage wherever possible.
Lost Car Keys
Replacement keys cut and programmed at your vehicle, including all keys lost situations.
Spare Car Keys
A second working key cut and programmed at your home or workplace, before you need it.
Car Key Programming
Transponder, remote, smart key and immobiliser programming carried out at your vehicle.
Key Not Detected
Diagnosis when the dashboard says the key is not recognised or the car will not start.
Broken Car Key
Snapped blades, cracked casings and damaged remotes replaced or rebuilt.
Broken Key Extraction
Removing snapped keys from door locks and ignitions, then replacing the key.
Remote Car Key Repair
Buttons that no longer respond, tired batteries and damaged casings put right.
Smart Car Keys
Keyless entry and push-button start keys supplied, programmed and diagnosed.
Immobiliser Problems
Diagnosis when the immobiliser will not accept the key and the vehicle refuses to start.
Ignition Problems
Keys that will not turn, stuck keys and worn ignition barrels diagnosed at the vehicle.
Vehicle Security Upgrades
Anti-theft protection fitted at your vehicle, from keyless relay defences to physical deterrents.
Van Locks & Van Security
Deadlocks, slam locks and hook locks fitted to load doors and cabs, at your yard or address.
Extra Immobiliser Fitting
A second immobiliser that stops the vehicle starting even if a key has been copied.
Vehicle Trackers
Trackers fitted to cars, vans and small fleets so a stolen vehicle can be located and recovered.
Why us
Why Choose Only Car Key?
Mobile auto locksmith service
We are a mobile service, so there is no recovery truck and no dealership appointment to wait for.
Work carried out at your vehicle
Keys are cut and programmed where the car is — at home, at work, in a car park or at the roadside where it is safe.
Professional cutting and programming equipment
Key cutting machines and diagnostic programming tools are carried in the van, not sourced after we arrive.
Non-destructive entry wherever possible
On lockouts our aim is to open the vehicle without damage to locks, glass or trim. If that is not achievable we say so first.
Upfront quote before we attend
You get the price and what is involved from your registration and postcode, before anything is booked.
Real photos from completed jobs
Every photo on this website is from our own work — no stock images of somebody else's van.
Many vehicle makes and models
Cars, vans and keyless models across a wide range of manufacturers. Send your registration and we confirm yours.
Proof of ownership requested where appropriate
Vehicle security matters. We may ask for a V5C and photo ID before locksmith work is carried out.
Real jobs
Keys we have cut and programmed
Need a Car Key?
Send us your registration and location and we'll confirm availability for your vehicle.
For vehicle security, proof of ownership or authority to access the vehicle may be requested before locksmith work is carried out.
How it works
From your first call to a working key
- Step 1
Call or WhatsApp us
Tell us what has happened — locked out, keys lost, key not detected or a spare key needed.
- Step 2
Send registration and location
Your registration number and postcode let us check which key and programming method your vehicle needs.
- Step 3
We confirm availability and quote
We confirm whether we support your model, what is involved and the price before anything is booked.
- Step 4
Mobile locksmith attends
We come to the vehicle — at home, at work, in a car park or at the roadside where it is safe to work.
- Step 5
Key or lock service completed
Keys are cut and programmed, locks are opened or diagnosed, and we test everything with you before leaving.
By make
Car key replacement by vehicle make
Areas covered
Where we work
Questions
Car key questions we get asked most
Can you unlock my car without damaging it?
We use non-destructive auto locksmith entry methods wherever the vehicle and situation allow. If damage-free entry is not achievable on your vehicle, we will tell you before starting work.
Can you make a car key if I've lost every key?
In many cases yes. This is All Keys Lost work — the key is produced from the vehicle rather than copied. Send your registration so we can confirm your model.
Can you make spare car keys?
Yes, for many makes and models, cut and programmed at your home or workplace.
Do you program car keys?
Yes — transponder, remote, immobiliser and smart key programming, carried out mobile at your vehicle.
Can you help if my car says key not detected?
Yes. We diagnose whether the key or the vehicle is at fault and supply a replacement key where the key is the cause.
What information do you need for a quote?
Your vehicle registration number, the make and model, the year if you know it, your postcode and what has happened. The registration is the important one.
Do I need proof of ownership?
For vehicle security, proof of ownership or authority to access the vehicle may be requested before locksmith work is carried out. A V5C and photo ID are the usual documents.
Which vehicle brands do you work with?
We support many manufacturers including Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, MINI and many more. Send your registration to confirm availability for your model.
Can you come to my location?
We are a mobile service covering East London, Essex and surrounding areas. Tell us your postcode and we will confirm.
Can you replace smart keys?
For many keyless vehicles, yes. Smart keys must match your vehicle exactly, so we confirm from the registration before booking.
Need a car key today?
Only Car Key provides mobile car key replacement, spare keys, vehicle unlocking and key programming across East London, Essex and surrounding areas.
For vehicle security, proof of ownership or authority to access the vehicle may be requested before locksmith work is carried out.