Car keys
Car Keys
Ignition problems are often blamed on the key when the cylinder is at fault, and the other way round. Because we handle both, we can test which one is really wrong before anything is replaced, which is the point of having a locksmith rather than a parts counter look at it.
Which one do I need?
- You dropped the duffel bag in the trunk, closed the lid with your elbow, and heard the keys land inside a heartbeat too late.Car Lockout Service
- The fob went through the washing machine in a jacket pocket.Car Key Replacement
- The paperwork for the used car changed hands last week, and the previous owner mentioned, almost as an afterthought, that a second key never turned up.Spare Car Key Duplication
- The remote clicks the way it always has, but the vehicle no longer locks, unlocks or answers with its usual chirp.Key Fob Programming
- The new key slides into the ignition and turns exactly the way the old one did, but the engine only cranks.Transponder Key Programming
- The key slides in fine and turns without any resistance at all, and the dash lights flicker, but nothing catches.Ignition Lock Repair
Car Keys
Car, van and motorcycle keys: replacements, spares, fob and transponder programming, ignition and door-lock repair.
Car Lockout Service
Proving the car is yours to open
Before a wedge or pick comes out, the locksmith confirms that the person asking has the right to be in that vehicle. Photo identification alongside the vehicle permit, the insurance card or a rental agreement settles it in a moment, because the permit carries the plate number and the owner's name and address. When those papers are in the glovebox, as they usually are, the locksmith notes your identification, opens the door, and matches the documents before leaving.
A company vehicle is confirmed with a call to the fleet contact. Roadside clubs ask their contractors for the same thing, and it is the step that keeps your own car safe from a stranger's claim.