About us
A mobile auto locksmith built around emergencies
We are an independent mobile auto locksmith service working with vetted locksmiths across selected areas of England, Scotland and Wales. No showroom, no waiting room, the workshop travels to your vehicle and the price is agreed before we set off.
- 24/7 emergency response
- All makes & models
- Damage-free entry
- Fixed upfront pricing
- Two year key warranty
- Fully mobile service
How we work
Auto Keys Nearby is a mobile auto locksmith service working with independent, vetted and insured auto locksmiths across selected areas of England, Scotland and Wales. Coverage is expanding, and availability and arrival times depend on your location.
When you call, you speak to someone who can diagnose the fault, tell you what it will cost and say honestly which replacement or spare key option suits you best. The price is agreed before we set off, and it does not change on arrival.
Every locksmith working under our name is a UK registered business with live liability insurance and an enhanced DBS check, and every van carries the cutting and programming equipment your vehicle needs, which is why most jobs finish in a single visit. See our locksmith standards.
Ownership is verified on every job with the vehicle registration and photo ID. It takes a minute and it protects every vehicle owner, including you.
Our commitments
- Fixed price quoted before we travel, no arrival surcharges.
- Only insured, DBS checked locksmiths attend your vehicle.
- Damage-free entry techniques on paint, glass and trim.
- Lost keys deleted from your vehicle's memory on request.
- Two year warranty on every key, remote and programming job.
- One point of contact for the job, the warranty and any complaint.
- Answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Keys locked inside the car
A driver returns to a car in a multi storey car park and the keys are visible inside.
We check access requirements and actual locksmith availability, then confirm the quote and ETA before dispatch. Non destructive entry can be arranged at the vehicle where suitable.
Why choose us
Six reasons drivers call us back
Answered by a technician
You explain the problem once, to someone who can diagnose it, and get a straight answer on price and timing.
ETA confirmed before dispatch
We check locksmith availability for your postcode while you are on the call, then confirm a realistic arrival window before anyone sets off.
Fully mobile workshop
Cutting machines and manufacturer-level programming equipment travel with us, so most jobs finish in one visit.
Damage-free methods
No drilling, no broken glass and no scratched trim. Modern vehicles need finesse, not force.
Fixed, upfront pricing
The quote you hear on the phone is the amount you pay. No arrival surcharges, no invented extras.
Two year warranty
Keys, remotes and programming supplied through Auto Keys Nearby carry a two year key warranty.
How it works
What happens after you call
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us the make, model, year and where the car is parked. Two minutes is usually enough.
Get a fixed price
We confirm the exact work needed and the total cost before anyone gets in a van.
Cut at your car, on the spot
A technician arrives with the cutting and programming equipment your vehicle requires.
Drive away
We test every function, hand over your key and confirm the two year warranty before we leave.
Example callout scenarios
How common situations are handled
Keys locked inside the car
A driver returns to a car in a multi storey car park and the keys are visible inside.
We check access requirements and actual locksmith availability, then confirm the quote and ETA before dispatch. Non destructive entry can be arranged at the vehicle where suitable.
Only car key lost
The only key is missing and there is no spare available for the vehicle.
For supported vehicles, an available locksmith can cut and programme a replacement at the car. The correct key option, quote and realistic ETA are confirmed first.
Replacement fob needed
A key fob is no longer recognised and the driver needs a compatible replacement.
We confirm the vehicle details, then arrange supply and programming of a compatible replacement fob at the vehicle, subject to local availability.
Spare key for a family car
A household has one working key and wants a spare before the original is lost.
A compatible spare can be supplied, cut and programmed at the vehicle. The quote and appointment window are agreed before dispatch.
Car key programming
A replacement key needs coding to the vehicle immobiliser before it can start the car.
We match the request to a locksmith with suitable programming equipment and confirm vehicle compatibility, the quote and ETA before dispatch.
Replacement key away from home
A vehicle is parked away from home and its working key cannot be found.
We use the exact location and vehicle details to check capability and availability. If attendance is possible, the quote and realistic ETA are confirmed before dispatch.
These are example situations showing how the service may work. They are not customer testimonials and do not claim that a specific job took place.
Locked out or lost your keys? We can be with you shortly.
One call, a fixed price and a locksmith on the way. Available 24 hours a day, with your arrival window confirmed before dispatch.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week