The Square
The centre of Fair Oak around the Square, the war memorial and St Thomas’s church, along with the roads that lead off it.
Fair Oak and Horton Heath · Nights and weekends included
Your Local Auto Locksmith in Fair Oak
If you need an auto locksmith in Fair Oak, I can come to you anywhere in the village, including Horton Heath, Crowdhill and the lanes around the edge. I am Shane, based a few miles west in Eastleigh, and I cut and program keys, open locked cars and repair ignitions at the vehicle, at any time of day or night.
- No call-out fee in Fair Oak
- Work done at the vehicle
- 12 month key warranty
5.0 on Google100+ reviews
A few miles awayBased in Eastleigh, SO50
- 30 to 45 minutesTypical arrival in Fair Oak
- Village and lanesFair Oak, Horton Heath and Crowdhill
- Open 24/7Every day of the year
- 12 month warrantyOn any key I supply
Village and countryside
An Auto Locksmith for the Village and Its Lanes
Fair Oak grew up around the Square, where the village oak still stands beside the war memorial, and it now stretches south into Horton Heath and north towards Crowdhill. Beyond the housing, the roads quickly turn into country lanes. A lost key or a car that will not start can be a real problem out here, because the nearest main dealer is a long way off and a recovery truck adds time and cost. Instead, the job is done where the car sits, because I carry the tools to cut and program keys in the van.
I am a trained auto locksmith and the owner of Lucky Lock Master, and I do every job personally. That covers opening locked vehicles without damage, replacement and spare keys, fob and transponder programming, broken key removal and ignition barrel repairs on cars and vans.
Covered from Eastleigh
Fair Oak is inside the 6 mile radius around my base, so there is no call-out fee here. A typical arrival is 30 to 45 minutes, and I give you a real time on the phone based on where I am when you call.
My services
Auto Locksmith Services in Fair Oak
Every service is carried out at the vehicle, whether it is on a village drive or a country lane. Choose the one you need for more detail.
Services at your car or van
Car Key Replacement
Replacement keys and remotes cut and programmed on your drive in Fair Oak, so there is no trip to a dealer.
Car key replacementLost Car Keys
Lost your only key on a country walk? A new key is made at the car and the lost one is locked out of the system.
All keys lostCar Lockout
Keys locked in the car or a fob that has stopped responding. I open it using entry tools that leave no marks.
Vehicle entrySpare Car Keys
Living outside town makes a spare key more useful. I copy one from your working key at home.
Spare keysKey Fob Programming
A remote that has stopped locking the doors or a new fob that will not pair, set up to work with your car.
Fob programmingIgnition Barrel Repair
An ignition that will not turn or that holds on to the key, sorted on site without a tow.
Ignition repairsVan Key Replacement
New keys for vans used by local trades and farms, cut and programmed where the van is parked.
Van keysAll Services
See everything else, including broken key extraction, Mercedes ESL work, VAG 5C/5D keys and fleet support.
View all servicesLocal coverage
The Parish, Its Villages and Lanes
The parish of Fair Oak and Horton Heath covers two villages and plenty of countryside. These are the main parts I cover, along with every lane in between.
Horton Heath
Horton Heath to the south of Fair Oak, including the homes along Botley Road and the newer housing around it.
Crowdhill
Crowdhill, on the Winchester Road north of the village, and the roads leading out towards Colden Common.
Fair Oak Road and Mortimers Lane
The B3037 route from Bishopstoke, coming in along Fair Oak Road and carrying on through the village as Mortimers Lane.
Knowle Lane and the countryside
Knowle Lane between Fair Oak and Horton Heath and the other rural lanes around the parish, where parking can be tight.
Stoke Park Wood side
The western edge of the village towards Stoke Park Wood and Bishopstoke, and the residential streets on that side.
I also cover the countryside beyond the village, including the lanes towards Durley, Colden Common and Botley.
Rural and village call-outs
Situations I Can Help With
Life in and around Fair Oak brings its own kinds of key problems. These are some of the places I can attend.
Country lanes
A key failure on a narrow lane is awkward. Pull in somewhere safe, put your hazard lights on and send me your location by WhatsApp.
Village centre parking
Parked near the Square and cannot get back in? I can open the car without damage and have you on your way.
Woodland and walking spots
Keys dropped on a walk in Stoke Park Wood or elsewhere nearby can be replaced at the car, even if you have no spare.
Driveways and new estates
Newer housing around Horton Heath and older homes in Fair Oak often have cars on the drive, which is an easy place for me to work.
Farm and trade vehicles
Vans used by local trades and rural businesses can be re-keyed or have their ignitions repaired on site.
B3354 and B3037
The B3354 and B3037 are the main roads through the village. If a key lets you down on either, get to safety and call me.
Getting there
How I Head East From My Base
Fair Oak is a short drive east of my base. Common routes from Eastleigh include those below, though the route on the day depends on where I am when you call.
Through Bishopstoke
The B3037 runs from Eastleigh through Bishopstoke and along Fair Oak Road into the village, where it continues as Mortimers Lane.
To Horton Heath
Botley Road, part of the B3354, links Fair Oak with Horton Heath and continues south towards Botley.
Northern side
Winchester Road, also part of the B3354, leads north through Crowdhill towards Colden Common.
Lighting and lanes
Rural lanes can be dark and narrow at night. A postcode, a pinned location or a nearby landmark helps me find you quickly.
Local advice
Keeping Your Keys Reliable Out in the Lanes
Living on the edge of the countryside means a longer trip to any main dealer, and a car with only one key is more exposed here than it would be in town. If your household relies on a single key, a spare is one of the most practical things you can arrange. Keep it somewhere dry and easy to reach, and tell everyone who drives the car where it is.
Mobile signal can be patchy on some of the lanes around Fair Oak, Horton Heath and Crowdhill. If you are stuck out on a lane, move to a spot with a signal if it is safe to do so, and share a pinned map location from your phone rather than trying to describe a road with no name. A gate, a farm entrance or a road junction nearby is also a helpful landmark to give.
Remote keys for 4x4s and working vehicles get a lot of wear from mud, rain and being carried in work clothes. Rinse off dirt with a damp cloth rather than water, and keep the key away from tools or loose change that can crack the casing. On older vehicles, a key that has to be wiggled before the ignition turns is an early sign that the key or the barrel needs attention.
What to expect
How Your Call-Out Runs
The steps are the same whether you are in the village centre or out on a lane.
Share your location
Call or WhatsApp with the registration and where the car is. A pinned map location is especially useful on the lanes.
Quote and timing
I explain the job, give you a fixed price and tell you when I plan to be there.
Ownership confirmed
I check the V5C and photo ID before producing any key. You can request a new V5C through GOV.UK if yours has been lost.
Tested before I leave
The car is opened, the key cut and coded or the ignition repaired, then tested with you on the spot.
Makes and models
Cars, 4x4s and Vans I Work On
Around Fair Oak there are family cars, 4x4s and work vans in equal measure. I cover 30 makes, including Land Rover, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Skoda and Peugeot. It depends on the exact model, year and key system, so send your registration and I will confirm before I head out.
- Ford
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- +20See every make I cover
Recent jobs
Examples From Across Hampshire
Two jobs completed on site for Hampshire customers.
BMW Rescued With No Keys Left
This BMW had the FEM body module and no keys at all. Security data was read from the engine management unit, a new key was programmed and the missing keys were deleted from the car.
Fleet Van Keys for Fire and Rescue
Van keys and ignition barrel work for a Hampshire fire and rescue fleet. Everything was done on site so the vehicles could return to service quickly.
See more of my recent jobs for other examples.
Nearby
Other Areas Close By
Fair Oak sits between several other places I cover. If you are just outside the village, choose your area below.
Customer reviews
What Customers Say
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Questions
Fair Oak Auto Locksmith Questions
For anything not covered below, call me or send a message with your registration and location.
How long will you take to reach Fair Oak?
A typical arrival is 30 to 45 minutes. It depends on where I am and the time of day, so I confirm a time when you call.
Do you charge a call-out fee in Fair Oak or Horton Heath?
No. Both villages are inside the 6 mile radius around my Eastleigh base, so there is no call-out fee. You get one fixed price for the job.
Can you find me on a country lane outside the village?
Yes. Send me a pinned location by WhatsApp, or a nearby road name or landmark, and I will come to you.
Do you cover Crowdhill and the Winchester Road side of the village?
Yes. I cover Crowdhill, the Winchester Road and the lanes heading out towards Colden Common, as well as the rest of Fair Oak.
Can you help on the new housing around Horton Heath?
Yes. I can work on a drive or in a parking court, as long as I can reach the car safely.
Can you make a key for a 4x4 or a farm vehicle?
In many cases, yes. Send me the registration or details of the vehicle and I will confirm whether I can supply and program a key on site.
What should I do if I lose my keys on a walk?
Head back to the car if it is safe to do so, then call me. I can open the car, make a new key and, on most vehicles, stop the lost key from working.
Can you look after a business fleet from Fair Oak?
Yes. I can make spares, repair ignitions and deal with lockouts for business vans and cars, with visits arranged to suit you.
Locked Out or Lost Your Keys in Fair Oak?
Call or WhatsApp your registration and location, even from a country lane. You will get a fixed price, no call-out fee and an arrival time straight away.