Car keys for town-centre parking, campus days and coastal commutes
A lost car key or one that no longer starts the engine can interrupt work, shopping or a day by the coast. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile key appointments across Bournemouth, bringing cutting and programming equipment to a suitable parked location rather than asking you to visit a workshop.
Fixed price before we start
Rated by BH locals
4.9
Postcodes we cover
Bournemouth appointments can mean a vehicle near the BIC after a show, a car at Talbot Campus or a driveway off Charminster Road. Tell us where the vehicle is actually parked, including the entrance and any restrictions, so we can agree a practical place for the work.
We assess lost key replacement, spare keys, ignition repair and high-security and EEPROM work against the registration, make, model and year. Parts and access are checked before booking, with a fixed price agreed before starting at your home, workplace or another suitable permitted space.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset. Your Bournemouth appointment is arranged directly with the technician, with your vehicle details and parking access checked first.
Our services
No original needed. We cut and program a new key at your car.
Find out moreCopy and program a spare at home or work, with your price agreed first.
Find out moreIgnition faults assessed and suitable barrels repaired or replaced at your car.
Find out moreSpecialist key and module-level programming, assessed for your vehicle.
Find out moreRecent work
High-security keys & EEPROM
Bournemouth
Proximity key programmed to a Range Rover Evoque in Bournemouth.
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Spare car keys
Poole
A second working key cut and programmed for a Ford Kuga in Poole.
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Lost car keys
Christchurch
A replacement smart key supplied and coded to a BMW X5 in Christchurch.
Read the jobA lost key, a car with only one working key and a reluctant ignition need different assessments. Describe the symptoms and whether any key still works so we can discuss the appropriate replacement, ignition or specialist security service.
A replacement needs to match the car and its immobiliser.
If the key disappears during errands near the Square or a coastal outing, tell us where the vehicle remains safely parked. We confirm the key type, available parts and programming method before arranging the replacement appointment.
A second working key makes a shared car easier to manage.
A used car supplied with one key, or a vehicle shared for Talbot Campus and Castlepoint journeys, can benefit from a spare while the original is available. Bring every working key so the new spare and existing set can be tested together with the car.
A stiff barrel and an unrecognised smart key require different assessments.
Do not force a reluctant ignition on a Charminster Road driveway. We assess the key and barrel before recommending mechanical repair. A push-start car that does not recognise its key may instead need replacement-key or high-security and EEPROM work, depending on the system and symptoms.
Reviews
Fantastic job completed. Very professional, organised, efficient. Great communication. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend them enough. My Transit Custom lock was not turning. I did not know this company and called another locksmith. To cut a long story short the other locksmith attempted a repair and then gave up, leaving me with a van I could no longer use. I called these guys who came out next day; they repaired the damage done by the other locksmith and custom made a replacement ignition barrel so one key still does the doors and the new ignition. I couldn’t be more pleased. Price was very fair too!
From start to finish fantastic service. Called them in the morning and they arrived when they said they would, very polite, explained what was wrong and fixed within the hour. Would thoroughly recommend and was also good value.
Provided a speedy service at a good price after we bought a van that had no spare key, it was a complex job involving an OBD protector which he solved no problem. Would recommend.
Highly recommend! Arranged to come out to us next day. Friendly service and completed job professionally and promptly. Price was great and I can’t fault service. We are left with a second key that works perfectly, which was easy to arrange and a great price. Would recommend to anyone looking for a replacement car key.
Outstanding services, completed 2 jobs for us very quick, many thanks. Top services.
Great service! Was out on time and I now have two functioning car keys.
Amazing job. My key was not readable and he managed to cut a new and a spare and get the central locking working. Would recommend 110%. Quick appointment given and friendly service. Thank you.
Found this guy great, he managed to programme me a new key fob as well as cut a new key for my Clio, reliable, trustworthy and comes back when he says he will! 10/10 recommend.
Excellent job done for me today. 2 sets of keys cut and programmed in short time. Highly recommended as a great job done by a very professional young man.
Not a national company
No call centre, no middle-man booking fee.
Real local professionals
Based in the BH area, working the BH area.
No inflated pricing
Fair, fixed prices agreed before any work.
Deal direct with your technician
The person you speak to is the one who turns up.
FAQ
For supported vehicles, yes. Share the registration, make, model, year and parking location so we can assess the correct key and programming method. Suitability and parts are checked before booking, and proof of entitlement to the vehicle is required.
In Bournemouth (BH1–BH11), lost car key replacement costs £220–£470 on average and a spare key costs £170–£310, with newer VW, BMW and Land Rover spares typically £350+. We are a mobile service, so there is no extra cost to bring the car to us. Your exact price is fixed before we start.
A mobile auto locksmith comes to your car in Bournemouth, cuts and programs the key on site and avoids a tow to a dealership. Spare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer, with the biggest savings on cars up to 2013. For lost keys, we quote a fixed price up front so you can compare it with a dealer quote.
We visit Bournemouth by booked appointment Mon–Fri 9am–9pm and Sat–Sun 11am–4pm. We work at homes, workplaces and car parks across BH1–BH11, and we have no shopfront, so the job is done where the car is. Call 01202 287974 with your make, model, year and location to book a time.
Practical takeaways
Postcodes
BH1–BH11
Weekdays
9am–9pm
Weekends
11am–4pm
Rating
4.9★
Where we cover
From the cliff-top roads of Southbourne to the lanes around Verwood, we cover the whole BH area and the Dorset/Hampshire border. Wherever the car is, that's where we work.
A modern replacement key needs more than a correctly cut blade. The immobiliser must recognise the new key before the engine will start, and supported remote functions need pairing too. Our mobile equipment brings cutting, programming and testing together with your vehicle present.
The correct key profile and security pairing are both essential.
Transponder keys, remote flip keys and proximity smart keys use different methods. Many vehicles communicate through the diagnostic port; others require access to a dedicated security module. We check the exact model and year before confirming the replacement procedure and parts.
The vehicle’s security architecture determines the appropriate programming method.
Ford, Volkswagen and Peugeot models vary across generations, as do BMW, Audi and Mercedes systems using dedicated security modules. Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai also have different transponder and smart-key arrangements. We confirm suitability for your exact vehicle rather than promising every model can use a standard procedure.
A suitable appointment space keeps the equipment and testing with the parked car.
For a vehicle near the Pavilion or in Castlepoint parking, tell us the entrance, restrictions and permission arrangements. A driveway or workplace may offer more room where the car can still be moved. If it cannot be driven, share its precise location so we can assess safe access before booking.
A missing car key or one that no longer starts the engine can disrupt a day in Poole. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile key appointments, bringing cutting and programming equipment to your parked vehicle, from Canford Heath and Parkstone to the Quay and Holes Bay.
A car key that fails or goes missing can put everyday plans on hold. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile auto locksmith appointments across Christchurch, bringing cutting and programming equipment to the parked vehicle rather than asking you to travel to a workshop.
A missing car key or one that no longer starts the engine can interrupt a day by the coast. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile auto locksmith appointments in Bournemouth’s Southbourne, BH6, bringing key cutting and programming equipment to your parked vehicle.
Ferndown sits north of Bournemouth along the A348, with residential streets and industrial-estate parking that each need practical appointment planning. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile key work, bringing cutting and programming equipment to your suitably parked vehicle in Ferndown and West Moors.
Popular spots
Taking a vehicle without a working key to a workshop can involve extra transport arrangements. A mobile appointment brings the equipment to a suitable parked location, with cutting, programming and testing assessed for the exact vehicle.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset
Vehicle security work needs equipment suited to the system. A standard diagnostic procedure differs from module-level programming, and an incompatible method can cause further problems. We identify the architecture and explain the appropriate work before starting.
Discuss your vehicle directly with the technician and agree a suitable visit.
Campus parking, town-centre spaces and residential driveways each have different access requirements. Give us the postcode, registration and exact parking place. Availability, parts and working space are confirmed before booking rather than promising immediate attendance.
A fixed price is agreed before starting at the booked location.
At home, a suitable driveway can keep the appointment practical. Workplace parking can also be used with permission and enough room beside the vehicle. Bringing the equipment to the car avoids a separate workshop drop-off where mobile work is suitable.
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Call or quote online
Tell us the make, model and year.
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We book your slot
Pick a time that suits you, home or work.
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Cut & programmed on-site
Test it, pay, and drive away.
Car keys for town-centre parking, campus days and coastal commutes
Lost the only key after a Pavilion visit? Tell us which car park the vehicle is in; a new key can be assessed and booked without an original to copy.
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For lost key replacement, spare keys, ignition repair or high-security and EEPROM work in Bournemouth, call with your vehicle details and exact parking location. We discuss the options, agree a fixed price and book a suitable mobile appointment.
When no working key remains, the replacement must be produced and programmed to the vehicle’s immobiliser. We assess the key type and security system before arranging the work, including whether previously registered keys should be addressed during programming.
Supported vehicles can be assessed without a working key to copy.
Give us the registration, make, model and year so we can identify the correct key and programming method. Some vehicles need specialist security-module or EEPROM work. Parts and equipment suitability are checked before booking, and proof that you are entitled to the vehicle is required.
The parked-car location matters more than where the keys disappeared.
If your keys went missing during a visit to the Square, a Pavilion event or a seafront walk, tell us the car park or street where the vehicle remains. Height restrictions, permit rules and car park closing times need checking. We agree a safe, permitted working space before the appointment.
Where we work
Bournemouth hotspots
Nearby areas
| Vehicle | Job | Location | When | |
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| Range Rover Evoque | Proximity key programming | Bournemouth | Recent | View |
Tell us your make, model and year and we'll give you a fixed price, then book a slot that suits you.
Last updated 6 November 2026
