Locksmith Chester provides auto locksmith services throughout Chester for car and van lockouts, lost keys and key programming, covering CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. We are open 24/7 and provide a call-out time of 30 to 60 minutes to your location. Car lockouts start from just £80. Call 01244 555046 and let us know where your vehicle is located, and we will confirm the price with you before our engineer travels out.
Lost Car Keys and Car Lockout Service
We will come to your vehicle; we can usually open most cars with no damage and then cut and programme a new key on site where possible. Lost keys mean you cannot get to work or collect the kids and having to wait for a tow is not what you want. If the car is on the drive in Blacon or in the car park next to Chester Zoo in Upton, we'll come to it.
Keys locked in the car also happen frequently. Our technicians will attempt non-destructive entry if the keys are on the seat, in the boot or in the footwell.
A broken key doesn’t mean we have to start from scratch. It may be possible to repair the blade, or we can cut a replacement key using the pieces of the original. We’ll always review the circumstances before suggesting a course of action.
How much does it cost to replace a car key? Replacing a lost car key (cut and programmed) normally costs between £120 and £250 and a car lockout starts from £80. The cost varies depending on the make of the car, type of key and if it needs programming as well as cutting.
- Car lockout: from £80
- Replacement key, cut and programmed: £120-£250
- Smart key or fob programming: £150-£300
- Van keys: quoted over the phone when we know the make, model and key type.
All prices include labour, parts & VAT. No call-out fee. Additional charges for out-of-hours visits are confirmed over the phone before the engineer attends.
Car Key Fob Programming and Diagnosis
Sometimes, a vehicle that won’t take its key isn't always caused by the immobiliser or engine, but the key itself, which may be worn out, damaged or mis-programmed, so your car won’t take it.
Before you go to anyone else and pay for them to tell you that your key is the problem, we’ll test your key and if it’s the issue, we’ll come to you and cut & programme a new key for you, with no need to get your car down to the dealer!
Van Locksmith and Commercial Vehicle Keys
We cut and programme van keys on site so that our customers are not left without their vehicles. If you’ve got a locked van at your unit on Sealand Road, that’s a job lost. You’ll need a replacement key fast.
We’ll provide you with an exact price over the phone before our engineer heads to your location in order to carry out a new key issue. We’ll just need to know what type of van you’ve got and what kind of key it uses.
Emergency Auto Locksmith Response Time
In Chester, we can be at your door within 30 to 60 minutes of receiving your call, any time of day or night. If you’re not in your hometown or are in an unknown area, just give us the precise location, e.g., the name of the car park or which main road you’re on. Our engineer will find you.
We operate in all four of the Chester postcode districts, from Blacon and Handbridge to Vicars Cross. We’ll check photo ID before we open any vehicle or programme a key to ensure you’re the owner or are authorised to use the vehicle.
Why Chester Drivers Trust Us
We have City and Guilds trained, DBS checked and fully insured engineers on hand with 8 years’ experience. Our engineers carry with them equipment to cut, repair and programme keys for a range of makes of cars and vans. Your engineer’s name will be provided prior to their visit, and their photo ID will be presented when they arrive at your location.
Our address is 6 St John Street, CH1 1DA. Regardless of what’s gone wrong with your car or van keys, give us a call and tell us what happened. We’ll tell you what we need to do and how much it’ll cost before starting any work. Locksmith Chester will agree a price with you before the engineer sets off.
Call 01244 555046 to book an auto locksmith in Chester at any time, even at night or on weekends.
