Key appointments for residential streets and industrial-estate workdays
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.
Fixed price before we start
Rated by BH locals
4.9
Whether the car is near the Barrington Centre, at home off Ringwood Road or behind a workplace gate on Cobham Road, tell us its precise location. We check access, permission and enough working space before agreeing where the appointment can take place.
Our services are lost car key replacement, spare keys, ignition repair and high-security and EEPROM work. Share your registration, make, model, year and postcode so we can confirm suitability and parts, with a fixed price agreed before starting.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset. Your Ferndown 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 moreFAQ
For supported vehicles, yes. We assess a replacement without an original to copy, identify the key and programming method from the vehicle details and confirm parts before booking. Proof that you are entitled to the vehicle is required.
In Ferndown (BH22), 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 Ferndown, 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 Ferndown by booked appointment Mon–Fri 9am–9pm and Sat–Sun 11am–4pm. We work at homes, workplaces and car parks across BH22, 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
BH22
Weekdays
9am–9pm
Weekends
11am–4pm
Rating
4.9★
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.
Wimborne Minster’s town-centre parking and surrounding residential roads bring different practical needs when a car key goes missing. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile key appointments, bringing cutting and programming equipment to a suitable parked location in Wimborne, Merley, Colehill or Corfe Mullen.
Car key problems rarely happen at a convenient moment. A key that won't start the engine or a set of keys that's simply gone missing can bring the day to a halt. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile car key appointments in Ringwood, with cutting and programming at the vehicle rather than a fixed workshop.
When a car key fails or gets lost, the priority is getting the vehicle working again with as little disruption as possible. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile key appointments across Verwood, bringing cutting and programming equipment to the driver rather than the other way around.
Popular spots
Losing the only key means a replacement must be made and programmed to the immobiliser. The right approach depends on the vehicle data and security architecture, so we assess those details before arranging the appointment.
Supported vehicles can be assessed without a working original to copy.
Some systems use diagnostic access, while others hold key data in a dedicated module. The manufacturer name alone is not enough to determine the method; make, model and year are needed. Parts and equipment suitability are checked before booking, and proof of entitlement to the vehicle is required.
Tell us where the vehicle remains safely parked.
For a car at a Cobham Road workplace, give us the business entrance, gates and permission for vehicle work. For a home toward West Moors or Tricketts Cross, share any driveway or parking restrictions. We agree a suitable space before bringing the cutting and programming equipment to the car.
Where we work
Ferndown hotspots
Nearby areas
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.
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For lost car key replacement, a spare, ignition repair or high-security and EEPROM work in Ferndown, call with your vehicle details and postcode. We explain the options, agree a fixed price and book a suitable visit to the parked car.
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Read the jobCutting and programming are distinct parts of a modern replacement key. The blade must match the vehicle, and the immobiliser must recognise the transponder before the engine will start. We bring the appropriate equipment to the booked location for supported vehicles.
The replacement needs the correct physical profile and security pairing.
We identify the key type and immobiliser system before confirming the work. Many vehicles communicate through the diagnostic port, while others require specialist access to a security module. Cutting, programming and testing take place together with the vehicle present where mobile work is suitable.
Transponder, remote flip and smart keys require methods suited to the exact model.
Encrypted transponders and proximity systems can involve dedicated control modules rather than a simple chip-and-blade arrangement. BMW and Volkswagen models, for example, use different architecture across generations. We confirm whether standard programming or high-security and EEPROM work is appropriate before booking.
The work is planned around the parked car, its key system and parts.
For a vehicle near the Barrington Centre or on a residential street off Ringwood Road, share parking restrictions and the exact space. Industrial-estate locations need permission and gate arrangements checked. We agree a suitable working location and confirm parts rather than assuming every model or parking space can be accommodated.
Key appointments for residential streets and industrial-estate workdays
For an all-keys-lost car at a Ferndown workplace, share the gate and parking arrangements so we can plan a replacement appointment.
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.
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.
A missing key, a car with only one working key and a reluctant ignition need different assessments. Tell us whether the key inserts, turns or is recognised so we can discuss replacement-key, ignition or specialist security work as appropriate.
A replacement needs to match both the vehicle and its immobiliser.
Keys can disappear during shopping near the Barrington Centre or an outing along Ringwood Road. Give us the vehicle’s exact parking location and registration. We check the correct key type and programming route before booking work at the parked car.
A second key makes a shared vehicle easier to manage.
If a used car arrived with one key or your household shares the same vehicle, a spare can be made while the original is available. Bring all working keys so the complete set can be tested after the new transponder, remote flip or smart key is programmed.
Mechanical wear and an unrecognised key are not the same problem.
A sticking barrel on a Tricketts Cross driveway should not be forced. We assess the key and ignition before recommending repair. A push-start car that does not recognise its key may need a replacement-key or high-security and EEPROM assessment instead; the vehicle details and symptoms determine the appropriate service.
Taking a vehicle without a working key to a workshop can mean extra transport arrangements. A mobile appointment brings the equipment to a suitable parked location, with the replacement made and tested alongside the car.
6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset
Security-system work requires tools that communicate correctly with the specific vehicle. BCM, BSI and EIS-based architecture involve different procedures, with variations between models. We check the system and explain the appropriate work before starting, rather than attempting a method outside the equipment’s capabilities.
Your appointment is arranged directly with the technician.
Ferndown town-centre homes, industrial-estate gates and properties toward West Moors each need different planning. Share the registration, postcode and parking details. We confirm parts and availability before agreeing a suitable slot and working location.
A fixed price is agreed before work begins at the booked location.
A driveway can make a home appointment straightforward. Workplace parking can also be used with permission and enough working room. The cutting and programming equipment comes to the agreed place, avoiding a separate workshop journey where the vehicle and location are 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.
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
