Town centre
The High Street, Market Square and the roads around them, with short stay car parks and kerbside spaces.
Alton and GU34 · Open 24 hours
24 Hour Auto Locksmith in Alton
If your car key has gone missing or stopped working in East Hampshire, I can come to you. I am Shane, a 24 hour auto locksmith in Alton and the villages around it, including Four Marks, Chawton and Holybourne. I am based in Eastleigh, and Alton is at the eastern end of my area, so I am always upfront about the drive.
- Real arrival time on the phone
- One fixed price, travel included
- Warranty on every key supplied
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Covering East HampshireTravelling from Eastleigh
- GU34Alton and nearby villages
- Open 24 hoursSeven days a week
- Price agreed firstTravel included
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
East Hampshire car keys
Covering the Eastern Edge of My Area
Alton is the furthest town east that I cover, at the end of the A31 run from Winchester. It is a busy market town with a mainline station, a compact centre and new housing on its edges, surrounded by villages on the high ground towards Four Marks and Medstead. A key problem here might be in a station car park, on a residential road off the High Street, or on a farm lane near Bentworth.
When I get there, everything is done at the car. I carry key blanks, a key cutting machine and programming equipment, so I can open vehicles without damage, make and program new keys, add spares, repair ignitions and remove broken keys. To find out more about me, read about who I am and how I trained.
Being straight about the distance
Alton is further from Eastleigh than most of my area, as the usual route runs up the M3 and then along the A31. I do not give a set number of minutes. I tell you a real arrival time when you call, and travel is included in the fixed price we agree first.
Services in Alton
Auto Locksmith Services in Alton
All of the work below is done at the vehicle, in Alton or out in the surrounding villages. Choose a service to find out more.
Everyday auto locksmith work
Car Key Replacement
Replacement remote, smart and transponder keys cut and programmed at your home in Alton, with no trip to a dealer needed.
Replace my keyLost Car Keys
Every key lost somewhere between the station and home, and I build a new one from scratch where the car is parked.
No keys leftCar Lockout
A key shut inside the car on a GU34 driveway or in a town car park, and entry is made without damage.
Locked outSpare Car Keys
A spare made from your working key, so a single lost key in the villages does not leave you stuck far from home.
Spare keyKey Fob Programming
Fobs that no longer unlock the doors and transponders the car ignores, recoded at your address in Alton.
Fob codingIgnition Barrel Repair
Worn or seized ignition barrels repaired or replaced on the spot, from town streets to Medstead lanes.
Ignition repairVan Key Replacement
Van keys made and programmed for trades based in and around Alton, prioritised to keep you working.
Van key replacementAll Services
Broken key extraction, Mercedes ESL work, VAG 5C/5D keys and fleet work for East Hampshire businesses.
Browse servicesTown and villages
The Town and Its GU34 Villages
Alton and the villages around it share the GU34 postcode. These are the parts of the area I cover.
Station area and nearby streets
The streets near Alton station, where commuters park for trains to London, and the residential roads close by.
Holybourne
The village on the north east side of Alton, beside the A31 towards Farnham.
Chawton
The village just south west of the town, close to where the A31 meets the A32.
Four Marks and Medstead
Larger villages on the high ground to the west, with Four Marks on the A31 and Medstead to its north.
Beech and Bentworth
Smaller villages to the north west, reached from the A339 towards Basingstoke, with quiet lanes and few street lights.
I also cover the lanes and hamlets between Alton and Alresford, including Ropley along the A31.
Local situations
From the Station to the Villages
These are some of the places around Alton where a key problem can happen, and how I deal with them.
Alton station car park
Commuters returning on the mainline train from London can find a dead fob or a missing key. Tell me where the car is parked and I come to it.
Town centre car parks
Council car parks around the centre are a common place to be locked out. If you are unsure about time limits, see East Hampshire District Council car parking information.
Heritage railway at the Alton end
The heritage steam railway also runs from Alton station. Visitors who lose a key on a day out can call me from the car park.
The A31 and A339
If your key fails on a main road, pull into a lay-by or somewhere safe first, then tell me the road, the direction and the nearest village.
Village homes and farms
Houses in Medstead, Bentworth and Beech can be set back on unlit lanes. A map pin shared on WhatsApp helps me find you.
Local business vans
Vans used by trades and delivery drivers in and around Alton are dealt with quickly to reduce time off the road.
Travelling to Alton
A Longer Drive, Planned Properly
Common routes from Eastleigh to Alton use the M3 then the A31, although the route on the day depends on where I am when you call.
M3 then A31
The usual route runs north on the M3 to junction 9 at Winchester, then east along the A31 past Alresford, Ropley and Four Marks.
Northern villages
For Beech, Bentworth and Medstead I leave the main road and use the smaller roads, so the name of the lane helps a lot.
Holybourne and the east
Holybourne is on the far side of Alton from Eastleigh, so it can take a little longer to reach than the town centre.
Real arrival times
Because Alton is the furthest east I go, I always give you a real time when you call and let you know if anything changes.
Driver advice
Staying Mobile on the Commuter Line and the High Ground
Plenty of Alton drivers leave the car at the station all day and take the train towards London. If you commute this way, keep the car key in a fixed place in your bag rather than in a coat pocket, where it can fall out on a seat without a sound. If you think it was left on a train, it is worth contacting the rail lost property service before arranging a replacement, as keys are sometimes handed in.
The villages on the higher ground to the west, such as Four Marks and Medstead, sit higher than the town and can be icier on cold mornings. Frozen door locks and stiff fob buttons are common in cold spells. Do not pour boiling water over a lock, as it can refreeze and crack glass. Use a de-icer made for locks, and on cars with keyless entry, try the physical key blade hidden inside the fob if the remote stops working.
Newer estates around the edge of the town often have cars on drives close to the front door, and keyless cars can be targeted by relay theft. Storing keys well inside the house, in a pouch that blocks the signal, is a simple habit. On older cars, a key that is slow to turn in a cold ignition should not be forced, because a snapped key costs more time than a gentle second try.
The process
Four Steps to a New Key
Here is what to expect from start to finish.
Make contact
Phone or WhatsApp with your registration, your location and a short description of the problem.
Quote and arrival time
You get a fixed price including travel and a real arrival time before I leave.
Confirm ownership
Before any key is made I check the V5C and photo ID. Lost the V5C? You can get a replacement logbook on GOV.UK.
Complete and check
The key is made or the repair finished at the car, and everything is tested with you before I leave.
Makes and models
The Makes I Cover
Driveways in and around Alton hold everything from small runabouts to prestige cars and 4x4s. I work on 30 makes, including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Ford, Vauxhall, Honda, Hyundai and Skoda. Whether I can help depends on the model, year and key system, so send your registration first and I will confirm.
- Ford
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- +20See every make I cover
Recent work
A Few Recent Hampshire Jobs
Examples of work finished at the vehicle in Hampshire.
BMW FEM, No Keys Left
Every key for this BMW had been lost. The car uses the FEM body module, so I read the security data from the engine management unit, programmed a new key and removed the missing keys from the car.
Newer VW Group Key Added
This newer Volkswagen group key was replaced and programmed using the customer’s working key. The job needs specialist equipment, which I carry with me.
For more, see the recent jobs page.
Nearby
Areas Back Towards the M3
If you are between Alton and Winchester, you may find one of these pages more useful.
Customer reviews
What Customers Say
See what drivers across Hampshire think, or read all the reviews on one page.
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Questions
Alton Auto Locksmith FAQs
If you still have a question, message me with your registration and location.
How far is Alton from you?
Alton is at the eastern end of my area and further from Eastleigh than most places I cover. The usual route is the M3 then the A31, and I give you a real arrival time when you call.
Do I pay extra for travel to Alton?
Travel is included in the fixed price I give before I set off. Alton is outside my 6 mile no call-out fee radius, but there is no separate charge added later.
Can you meet me at Alton station?
Yes. Tell me which part of the station car park you are in and whether there is a barrier, and I will meet you at the car.
Do you cover Four Marks and Medstead?
Yes. I cover all of the GU34 area, including Four Marks, Medstead, Chawton, Holybourne, Beech and Bentworth, along with the lanes in between.
What if I am stuck on the A31 near Alton?
Get yourself and the car somewhere safe first. Then call and tell me which way you were travelling and the nearest village or junction.
Can you work on my car at home in Alton?
Yes. Most work is done on the driveway or at the kerb outside your home, as long as I can reach the car safely.
I only have one key. Should I get a spare?
A spare copied from your working key is usually quicker and cheaper than replacing a key after all have been lost, especially in the villages.
What if my keys have been stolen?
Report the theft on police.uk and let your insurer know. I can make a new key and, on most cars, stop the stolen key from starting the car.
Need an Alton Auto Locksmith Today?
Call or WhatsApp with your registration and location. I will give you a fixed price and a real arrival time before I set off.