Booked car key work around the harbour, Highcliffe and the A35
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.
Fixed price before we start
Rated by BH locals
4.9
Postcodes we cover
From the town centre to Highcliffe, Mudeford and properties along the A35, we plan the visit around where the vehicle is actually parked. A car near Christchurch Quay needs different access arrangements from one on a driveway off Barrack Road.
Call with the registration, make, model, year and parking location. We discuss lost keys, spare keys, ignition repair or high-security and EEPROM work, confirm suitability and parts, and agree a fixed price before starting at a booked appointment.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset. Your Christchurch appointment is arranged directly with the technician, with your vehicle details and parking access checked first.
A missing key, a car with only one working key and a reluctant ignition need different assessments. Tell us whether a key is still available and describe what happens when you try to use it so we can discuss the appropriate service.
A missing key needs a replacement matched to the car and its security system.
If the keys disappear during errands near the High Street or a visit to the Quay, tell us where the vehicle is parked. Transponder and smart-key replacements need programming as well as the correct key type. We check the vehicle details before booking work at the car.
A second working key reduces dependence on the only one.
A used car supplied with one key, or a vehicle shared between drivers, can benefit from a spare while the original is still available. Book at a suitable home or workplace location and bring all working keys so the complete set can be tested with the vehicle.
A key that will not turn is different from a key the car does not recognise.
Do not force a sticking ignition before an A35 journey. We assess the key and barrel before recommending mechanical repair. A push-start vehicle that does not recognise its key may instead need a replacement-key or high-security and EEPROM assessment, depending on the system and symptoms.
FAQ
For supported vehicles, yes. We can assess a replacement without a working original to copy. Share the registration, make, model, year and parking location; suitability, parts and proof of entitlement to the vehicle are checked before the work.
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.
In Christchurch (BH23), 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 Christchurch, 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 Christchurch by booked appointment Mon–Fri 9am–9pm and Sat–Sun 11am–4pm. We work at homes, workplaces and car parks across BH23, 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
When no working key remains, a replacement needs to match both the vehicle and its immobiliser. We assess the key type and security system before arranging the work, rather than treating every lost-key enquiry as the same job.
For supported vehicles, a new key can be assessed without a working original to copy.
The replacement method depends on the vehicle data and security architecture. Some systems also allow previously registered keys to be addressed during programming; we discuss what is appropriate for your model. Proof that you are entitled to the vehicle is required before the work can proceed.
Tell us where the car stayed, not just where the keys disappeared.
For a vehicle near Saxon Square, the Priory or a property off Stour Road, give us the exact parking location and any entrance or permit details. Mudeford and Highcliffe visits are planned in the same way: suitable access, enough working space and parts availability are confirmed before the appointment is booked.
Where we work
Christchurch hotspots
Nearby areas
Our services
No original needed. We cut and program a new key at your car.
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For lost car key replacement, a spare key, ignition repair or high-security and EEPROM work in Christchurch, call with your vehicle details and postcode. We discuss the options, agree a fixed price and book a suitable appointment at the parked car.
Postcodes
BH23
Weekdays
9am–9pm
Weekends
11am–4pm
Rating
4.9★
| Vehicle | Job | Location | When | |
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| BMW X5 | Replacement key | Christchurch | Recent | View |
Booked car key work around the harbour, Highcliffe and the A35
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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.
A workshop visit can mean arranging transport for a vehicle that cannot be driven. A mobile appointment offers a practical alternative, with cutting, programming and testing carried out together at your home, workplace or another suitable permitted parking location.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset
Vehicle security systems need diagnostic and programming equipment suited to the job. An incompatible procedure can create further problems, so we identify the system and work within the capabilities of the tools. Where module-level work is needed, we explain the process before starting.
Arrange the appointment directly with the technician, with the details checked first.
Town-centre parking, Stanpit properties and coastal roads toward Mudeford each have their own access considerations. Give us the registration, postcode and parking arrangements. We check availability, parts and a suitable location before agreeing the appointment.
The key is made and tested with your vehicle present, with a fixed price before work begins.
A driveway can provide a practical place for the appointment. Workplace or managed parking can also be considered with permission and enough room beside the car. We agree where the work can take place rather than assuming every visitor space 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.
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.
Car key replacement is no longer simply a cutting job. Most vehicles need the replacement programmed to the immobiliser before the engine will start, and remote locking functions may need pairing too. Our mobile equipment brings cutting, programming and testing together at a suitable location for supported vehicles.
Transponder keys, remote flip keys and proximity smart keys require the right process for the vehicle.
Cutting matches the blade profile to the vehicle, while programming lets the immobiliser recognise the new key as authorised. Many systems communicate through the diagnostic port. Others involve a dedicated security module, such as a CAS or BSI unit, and require a different approach. We identify the system before confirming the replacement work.
The exact make, model and year determine the tools and programming method.
BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen models can use layered security architecture. Key authentication may involve a body control module, dedicated immobiliser or a system such as Kessy. Some vehicles need high-security or EEPROM work rather than ordinary diagnostic programming. Share the vehicle details so we can check equipment suitability and explain the appropriate method.
The cutting and programming equipment comes to your agreed appointment location.
For a car near Christchurch Quay or a property off Barrack Road, we confirm a safe working space and any parking restrictions before booking. A supported replacement can be made and tested with the car present, without a separate workshop drop-off where mobile work is suitable. Parts requirements are checked beforehand.
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Last updated 6 November 2026
