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Lost Every Car Key? We Make a New One at Your Car in Bournemouth

A brand-new key cut and programmed where your car is parked

Losing your only car key can leave the vehicle unusable until a replacement is made and programmed. Pro Car Keys Bournemouth provides booked mobile lost-key appointments across Bournemouth and the surrounding service area. We assess your vehicle, confirm parts and bring the appropriate equipment to a suitable parked location, with a fixed price agreed before work begins.

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  • DBS-checked technicians
  • Fully insured
  • 6 years' experience
Audi s5 replacement car key – Bournemouth

Fixed price before we start

Rated by BH locals

4.9

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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?

What Happens When You Lose Your Only Car Key?

Why the Immobiliser Prevents the Engine Starting

A modern vehicle needs a recognised key before it will authorise an engine start.

The immobiliser checks the transponder or smart key against the vehicle’s stored security data. A correctly cut blade alone does not satisfy that electronic check. When no working key remains, a replacement needs to be produced and paired with the system before the vehicle can be driven.

Why Lost Key Replacement Differs from a Spare

There is no working original available to support the replacement process.

A spare can be assessed and tested alongside an existing key. Without one, the replacement method depends on access to the vehicle’s security data and may require more involved tools or procedures. Tell us whether any working key remains so we can assess the correct service before booking.

Lost your car keys in Bournemouth?One call – sorted.

Tell us the make, model and year and we'll fix a price, then book a slot that suits you.

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How much does a lost car key cost?

Lost Key Replacement Pricing

£220–£470 on average.

Some newer prestige models cost more. Your exact price is fixed before we start, once we know the make, model and year.

What affects the price

It's the key system, not the postcode.

Older transponder keys sit at the lower end. Remote and flip keys sit in the middle. Smart, keyless, proximity and prestige systems – especially those with module-level immobilisers – sit higher because they take more time and specialist equipment.

Why the Process Differs from Making a Spare

Without an original, security access can be more involved.

The work can require different tooling and additional steps to generate a replacement rather than adding a spare alongside a working key. We quote for the exact vehicle and procedure instead of assuming a fixed difference between the two services.

Lost key options compared
Auto locksmithMain dealerOnline key + garage
Comes to your carYesNo – recovery neededNo
Appointment arrangementsVehicle and parts checked before bookingAsk about parts and appointmentsCheck compatibility and programming
Without a working originalFor supported vehiclesConfirm with manufacturerConfirm before buying
Price agreed firstYesVariesHidden extras

Average price guide

Lost car keys

£220

on average

£470

on average

Older transponder keysRemote & flip keysSmart, keyless & prestige

Some newer prestige models cost more

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

Lost car keys: key facts
Price guide£220–£470 on average
WhereAt your car – home or work
AppointmentsMon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm
Makes coveredFord Fiesta & Focus, VW Golf & Polo, Vauxhall Corsa & Astra, BMW 1 & 3 Series, Audi A3 & A4, Mercedes A & C-Class and more
Warranty12-month warranty as standard
Call-out feeOnly if the visit is diagnosis alone

Job log

Latest lost keys jobs

  1. Recent · Christchurch

    BMW X5

    A replacement smart key supplied and coded to a BMW X5 in Christchurch.

  2. Recent · Ringwood

    Vauxhall Corsa

    A replacement key cut and programmed for a Vauxhall Corsa in Ringwood.

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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.

How much does it cost to replace a lost car key in Bournemouth?

Lost car key replacement costs £220–£470 on average. Simple transponder keys sit at the lower end; remote, keyless and prestige keys cost more, and some newer prestige models cost more again. We cut and program the new key at your car, and the price is fixed before we start once we know the make, model and year.

Should I use a dealer or an auto locksmith for a lost key?

A main dealer will often need the car brought in and may order the key from the manufacturer. A mobile auto locksmith comes to the car, cuts the key on site and programs it to the immobiliser in one visit. Where the vehicle allows, we also remove the lost key from the car's memory so it cannot start it.

What do I need when every key is lost?

Have proof of ownership such as the V5C logbook, plus photo ID and the registration number. Tell us where the car is parked and whether it is locked. With those details we can confirm the key type, give a fixed price and book an appointment Mon–Fri 9am–9pm and Sat–Sun 11am–4pm.

Practical takeaways

  • Keep your V5C and ID to hand.
  • Ask for the lost key to be removed from the car.
  • Order a spare at the same visit – it costs much less than another lost-key job.

How a lost keys appointment works

Why choose a mobile auto locksmith?

Experience with Vehicle Security

6 years cutting and programming keys across Dorset

An all-keys-lost job depends on how the particular immobiliser stores and accepts key data. We identify the system and explain the appropriate work rather than treating every manufacturer or model alike.

Professional Programming Equipment

The tools must suit the vehicle’s security architecture.

Standard diagnostic programming and specialist module-level work need different equipment and procedures. We confirm suitability and parts before booking rather than attempting a method outside the equipment’s capabilities.

A Booked Visit to the Parked Vehicle

Work at home, at your workplace or in suitable permitted parking.

Share the exact location, gates and parking restrictions. Safe access and enough working space are needed. Mobile replacement can avoid a separate workshop drop-off where the vehicle and location are suitable.

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.

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Cut & programmed on-site

Test it, pay, and drive away.

Direct line

01202 287974

Speaks straight to your technician – no call centre.

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Where we work

Bournemouth hotspots

Nearby areas

PooleChristchurchSouthbourneFerndown

Why pick a local Bournemouth locksmith?

  • Based locally – not a national call centre
  • Fixed price before we start
  • DBS-checked technicians & Fully insured
  • We come to your home or workplace
  • Most makes and models
  • Appointments Mon–Fri 9am–9pm

FAQ

Lost car keys FAQs

For supported vehicles, yes. We identify the key type and security system from your vehicle details, then cut and program a new key at the car. Some models need specialist module-level work, which we confirm before booking.

Makes & models

Cars we cut keys for in Bournemouth

Ford Fiesta & FocusVW Golf & PoloVauxhall Corsa & AstraBMW 1 & 3 SeriesAudi A3 & A4Mercedes A & C-ClassNissan QashqaiToyota YarisLand Rover & Range RoverKia Sportage

Recent work

Recent lost keys jobs

BMW x5 replacement car key – Christchurch

Lost car keys

BMW X5

Christchurch

A replacement smart key supplied and coded to a BMW X5 in Christchurch.

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Vauxhall corsa car key replacement – Ringwood

Lost car keys

Vauxhall Corsa

Ringwood

A replacement key cut and programmed for a Vauxhall Corsa in Ringwood.

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Ford kuga spare car key – Poole

Spare car keys

Ford Kuga

Poole

A second working key cut and programmed for a Ford Kuga in Poole.

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Postcodes

BH1–BH31

Weekdays

9am–9pm

Weekends

11am–4pm

Rating

4.9★

Why us

What comes in the van for lost keys

Bournemouth pier and beach at dusk

Coverage

BH1–BH31

Coverage

Every street across BH1–BH31 – from Sandbanks to Verwood.

Fixed price before we start

Agreed on the phone, honoured on the day.

DBS-checked technicians & Fully insured

Peace of mind at your home or workplace.

Most makes and models

From a 2008 Fiesta to a new Range Rover.

Fully mobile

We come to your home or work – no garage trip.

Reviews

What lost keys customers say

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

How Lost Car Key Replacement Works

1. Identify the Vehicle and Replacement Method

The registration, make, model and year determine the approach.

We check the key type, security system and required parts before booking. Many vehicles use diagnostic-port programming; others need specialist access to a control module. Proof that you are entitled to the vehicle is required before work starts.

2. Produce a Key Without the Original

The replacement is matched to the vehicle rather than traced from a missing key.

For supported vehicles, we use the appropriate vehicle data and cutting procedure to produce the correct replacement. The immobiliser architecture determines how the new key is prepared. Some models need high-security or EEPROM work rather than an ordinary diagnostic method.

3. Program and Test the Replacement

The immobiliser and supported remote functions are checked with the car present.

We pair the replacement to the vehicle’s security system and test starting and the supported locking functions. We also discuss whether previously registered keys can be removed for your model. The work involved varies by vehicle, so the appointment is planned around the confirmed system and parts rather than a blanket completion time.

No original key needed
Lost keys wiped
Cut & programmed on-site
Price agreed first
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Audi s5 replacement car key

Bournemouth

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Bournemouth

BMW 3 series replacement car key

Southbourne

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Wimborne

BMW x3 JDM car key replacement

Wimborne

BMW x3 JDM replacement car key

Verwood

Where we cover

Where we offer lost keys

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.

BournemouthPooleChristchurchSouthbourneFerndownWimborneRingwoodVerwoodBoscombe BH5Charminster BH8Winton BH9Kinson BH11Sandbanks BH13Ashley Cross BH14Canford Heath BH17Broadstone BH18New Milton BH25
  • Driveways & home addresses
  • Workplace car parks
  • Retail parks
  • Town-centre streets
  • Seafront parking
  • Rural lanes on the border

Lost keys: situations we solve

Lost all keys

Every key gone and no spare at home.

With no key to copy, we read the key data from your vehicle, cut a new blade from the lock or key code and program a fresh transponder to the immobiliser.

  • No original needed
  • Blade cut from the lock
  • New chip programmed
  • Tested before we leave
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Makes and areas we cover

Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan

Transponder and remote-key systems vary across model years.

The registration and year help identify the immobiliser and correct replacement. We confirm support for your exact vehicle rather than assuming every model from a manufacturer uses the same procedure.

BMW, Audi and Mercedes

Some vehicles require dedicated security-module work.

BMW CAS, FEM and BDC systems, different Audi immobiliser arrangements and Mercedes EIS systems involve model-specific methods. We assess whether diagnostic or high-security and EEPROM work is suitable before arranging the appointment.

Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai and Kia

Standard transponder and proximity systems need different approaches.

The key type and security system determine the equipment and parts. Share the exact vehicle details so we can confirm the replacement method and supported functions rather than relying on a manufacturer-wide claim.

Across Our Local Service Area

The appointment is planned around the car’s actual parking location.

Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Southbourne, Ferndown, Wimborne, Ringwood, Verwood. Tell us the postcode, entrance and any restrictions so we can confirm coverage and a suitable working space.

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Direct line

01202 287974

Speaks straight to your technician – no call centre.

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Popular spots

  • Bournemouth town centre
  • Sandbanks & Poole Quay
  • Castlepoint
  • Christchurch Quay
  • Tower Park
  • Boscombe seafront

Our services

Other services

£170–£310 on average

Spare car keys

Copy and program a spare at home or work, with your price agreed first.

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Ignition repair & replacement

Ignition faults assessed and suitable barrels repaired or replaced at your car.

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High-security keys & EEPROM

Specialist key and module-level programming, assessed for your vehicle.

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Lost your car keys?Get in touch

Send us the reg and where the car is parked, and we'll give you a fixed price and book a time that suits you.

Direct line

01202 287974

Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm

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Last updated 6 November 2026

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