Booking appointments across the BH area

Car Key Services in Bournemouth & Poole

Four services, done properly – at your home or workplace

Pro Car Keys Bournemouth specialises in vehicle keys: lost key replacement, spare keys, ignition repair and high-security and EEPROM programming. Our mobile equipment comes to a suitable booked location across Bournemouth and the surrounding service area, with a fixed price agreed before work starts.

  • DBS-checked technicians
  • Fully insured
  • 6 years' experience
Audi q5 MLB car key replacement – Ferndown

Fixed price before we start

Rated by BH locals

4.9

What Does a Mobile Auto Locksmith Do?

Automotive key work needs equipment and knowledge suited to the vehicle’s immobiliser and security systems. Cutting a blade is only one part of a modern replacement: the key also needs to be recognised by the car. We focus on four services, with vehicle suitability checked before booking.

Lost and Spare Car Keys

The right key, cut and programmed with your vehicle present.

If no working key remains, we assess replacement from the vehicle details rather than needing an original to copy. A spare is made while a working key is available, with the complete set tested after programming. Transponder, remote flip and smart-key systems require different procedures; the individual service pages explain each option.

Ignition Repair and Replacement

Identify the fault before deciding what needs repairing.

An ignition that turns stiffly can feel like a key problem. We assess the key and barrel before recommending repair or replacement, keeping mechanical wear separate from electronic security faults. The suitable work and fixed price are discussed before starting.

High-Security and EEPROM Programming

Specialist module-level work where standard programming is not appropriate.

Some vehicles cannot accept a replacement through an ordinary diagnostic-port procedure. Security data may need to be accessed in a dedicated module instead. Systems vary by make, model and year, so we confirm the method, equipment and parts suitability for your exact vehicle before arranging the work.

Audi a4 MLB smart key programming – Wimborne

Not sure what you need?

Tell us what's happening and the make, model and year – we'll work out whether it's a spare, a lost key, an ignition fault or a module-level job.

You'll get a fixed price before anything is booked, and the person you talk to is the technician who turns up.

Get a free quote

Your car and key details

Tell us what you need. An enquiry is not a confirmed appointment.

Do you have a key that starts the engine?

Professional Equipment, Brought to Your Vehicle

Cutting, Programming and Testing Together

The equipment travels to a suitable booked location.

Our mobile setup brings automotive key-cutting and programming tools to the parked car. Standard diagnostic work and specialist EEPROM methods need different hardware and procedures. We check the vehicle first rather than treating every key system as interchangeable.

Experience with Vehicle Security Systems

6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset

Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat and Nissan systems differ from the architecture used across BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen generations. Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Citroën and Peugeot models also vary. Manufacturer names alone do not establish compatibility: the registration, model and year let us confirm the appropriate work.

Home and Workplace Appointments

Agree the location, parts and price before the work begins.

A suitable driveway or permitted workplace space can avoid a separate workshop visit. Managed parking needs access and restrictions checked first. Give us the exact vehicle location and whether any key still works so we can plan a practical appointment.

Audi q5 MLB car key replacement – Ferndown

How Much Does a Mobile Auto Locksmith Cost?

Lost car keys cost £220–£470 on average. Some newer prestige models cost more.

Spare car keys cost £170–£310 on average. Newer VW, BMW & Land Rover keys: typically £350+.

Ignition repair and high-security or EEPROM work are quoted for the individual vehicle. The make, model, key type and security system determine the work involved.

Your exact price is fixed before we start, once we know the make, model and year.

Auto locksmith vs main dealer
Auto locksmithMain dealerOnline key + garage
Comes to youYesNoNo
Lost keys without originalYesYes, with recoveryRarely
Spare key costSpare keys typically cost 30–60% less than a main dealer – the biggest savings (up to 60%) on vehicles up to 2013, and around 30% on newer or high-security vehicles.Full pricePlus programming
Price agreed firstYesVariesHidden extras

You book.We make your key.You drive away.

Customer phoning for a quote beside her car on a Dorset driveway

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Call or quote online

Tell us the make, model and year.

Smiling technician in an orange uniform sitting in the mobile key van

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We book your slot

Pick a time that suits you, home or work.

Audi a4 MLB smart key programming – Wimborne

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Cut & programmed on-site

Test it, pay, and drive away.

Where we cover

Every street, every postcode.

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.

  • Driveways & home addresses
  • Workplace car parks
  • Retail parks
  • Town-centre streets
  • Seafront parking
  • Rural lanes on the border

FAQ

Questions we get asked

A vehicle-key specialist who brings cutting, programming and suitable ignition or security-system equipment to your parked car. We offer lost keys, spare keys, ignition repair and high-security and EEPROM work by booked appointment.

Book a Mobile Auto Locksmith Across the Bournemouth AreaOne call – sorted.

Tell us the registration, make, model, year and postcode, plus whether you have a working key. We check suitability and parts, agree a fixed price and book a suitable appointment at your parked vehicle.

Reviews

Rated 4.9★ by BH locals

Fantastic job completed. Very professional, organised, efficient. Great communication. Highly recommend.
Aaron · Customer review
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!
Paul · Customer review
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.
Helen · Customer review
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.
James · Customer review
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.
Anthony · Customer review
Outstanding services, completed 2 jobs for us very quick, many thanks. Top services.
David · Customer review
Great service! Was out on time and I now have two functioning car keys.
Sam · Customer review
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.
Beth · Customer review
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.
Michael · Customer review
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.
Eric · Customer review
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