CAR-D-LOCK, lost car keys, auto locksmith

Locked Out ?

If you have locked your keys in your car we can gain entry to 95% of vehicles without causing damage by using specialist tools, if your vehicle happens to be one of the 5% that we find difficult to enter there is a possibility of being able to obtain a key number which would enable us to cut a key to gain entry to your vehicle.

Transponder Keys

What is a transponder key? The biggest change to automotive vehicles has been the introduction of a built in immobiliser system on a lot of cars manufactured since late 1994.

A transponder is a micro chip in the head of the key which is a miniature transmitter and receiver, the engine management system (ECU) can recognise the signals transmitted from the key, if an incorrect signal is given the vehicle will not start. It is possible for us to reprogram the manufactures immobiliser system. It is also possible to copy/clone most transponder chips.

Lost of Stolen Keys and Recoding Locks

If you happen to loose, or have your keys stolen there are a few ways to deal with this situation:-

We would come out and remove one of the locks, read the wafers inside the lock and cut you a key. If your vehicle requires a transponder key we would have to program the key to the immobiliser system.

If you were worried about the security of your vehicle after having lost, or had your keys stolen we would then be able to recode your locks. This would mean that using your existing locks, we would swap the wafers or pins around, to change the arrangement of the key cuts so that anyone trying to gain entry to your vehicle with your original key would be unable to.

If your vehicle requires a new lock due to wear and tear or damage, we would be able to recode a lock to suit your original keys.

Motorcycles
New keys can be cut for some makes of motorcycle; if you have lost the key, we can advise you over the phone if this can be done for your particular machine.

Immobilisers

When a customer has a separate immobiliser fitted, we can take it out and disarm it so that you can get the vehicle mobile. However, this is only a temporary measure as you would need to obtain a new fob to enable you to arm and disarm it in future.

Key Codes

When you obtain a new vehicle you are given a key code; this is usually found on a sticker in the glove compartment or with the owner's manual. If you needed a key cutting and have your key code, we can either come out and cut you a new key on the spot or alternatively provide the vehicle details and code over the phone and we will send the key in the post.