Town centre and waterfront
The High Street, Walpole Park and the waterfront facing Portsmouth, plus the ferry area and the marinas.
PO12 and PO13 · The whole Gosport peninsula
Mobile Auto Locksmith in Gosport
A mobile auto locksmith in Gosport for lost keys, lockouts and faulty fobs. I am Shane, based in Eastleigh, and I cover the whole peninsula, from Alverstoke and Stokes Bay to Bridgemary, Rowner and Lee-on-the-Solent, doing the work where your car or van is parked.
- Fixed price, travel included
- Work done at the vehicle
- Available 24 hours
5.0 on Google100+ reviews
Covering GosportTravelling from Eastleigh, SO50
- PO12 and PO13Every part of the peninsula
- 24/7Nights and bank holidays
- Price agreed firstTravel already included
- 5.0 on GoogleFrom 100+ reviews
Peninsula coverage
Why a Mobile Service Suits a Peninsula
Gosport sits on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour, and there is no railway station in the town. For most people the car is how they get anywhere, and the main road in, the A32, can be slow at busy times. So a car that will not open or start is a real problem, and waiting for a tow or a dealer appointment only adds to it. I bring the equipment to you instead, including blanks, remotes, a key cutting machine and programming tools.
Gosport is a longer drive from my Eastleigh base, and I tell you that straight. The travel is included in a fixed price that you agree to before I leave. As a trained auto locksmith who works for himself, I am the one you speak to and the one who arrives, and the job is never handed on to anybody else.
Arrival times I can stand behind
Traffic onto the peninsula changes a lot through the day. Instead of a standard promise, I give you an arrival time when you call that reflects where I am and the state of the roads. After the evening rush the drive is usually much easier, and overnight it is at its quickest.
Services on the peninsula
Auto Locksmith Services in Gosport
Every job below is done at the vehicle, whether it is on a street in Elson or in a seafront car park at Lee-on-the-Solent. Choose your problem, or see the full list.
Main services
Car Key Replacement
Replacement car keys cut and coded outside your home, or wherever the car happens to be in Gosport.
Car key replacementLost Car Keys
All keys gone? I get into the car, create a new key and remove the lost ones from the system.
All keys lostCar Lockout
Keys shut in the car at Stokes Bay or in town? I open it without damage to doors, locks or glass.
Vehicle entrySpare Car Keys
A spare taken from your working key means one lost key never turns into an all keys lost job.
Spare keysKey Fob Programming
Fobs that no longer unlock, or chips the car does not recognise, programmed on site to your vehicle.
Fob programmingIgnition Barrel Repair
Worn or seized ignition barrels repaired or replaced, so the key turns cleanly again.
Ignition repairsVan Key Replacement
Replacement keys for work vans across PO12 and PO13, dealt with quickly so the working day is not lost.
Van keysAll Services
Specialist jobs too, such as snapped key extraction, Mercedes ESL emulators, VAG 5C and 5D keys and fleet work.
View all servicesAcross the peninsula
Postcodes and Areas on the Peninsula
Gosport is divided between two postcode districts. These are the areas I cover in each, and streets not listed here are covered too.
Alverstoke and Stokes Bay
Alverstoke village, Stokes Bay and the roads out towards Gilkicker Point and Haslar at the southern tip.
Elson and Hardway
Elson and Hardway on the harbour side to the north of the town centre, with mostly residential streets.
Bridgemary and Rowner
Bridgemary and Rowner in the north west of the peninsula, including the roads off the B3334.
Lee-on-the-Solent
The seafront district facing the Isle of Wight, with Marine Parade and the airfield at Daedalus close by.
Forton and Brockhurst
Forton and Brockhurst, the inland parts of the town between the harbour side and Rowner.
I also cover the approach to Gosport through Fareham, including Stubbington and the roads leading onto the peninsula.
Local situations
Places I Can Come Out To
From the seafront to the harbour, these are some of the places I can attend.
Seafront car parks
Stokes Bay and Lee-on-the-Solent draw visitors all year. Keys lost on the beach or locked in the car can be dealt with in the car park. The council lists its sites on the Gosport Borough Council car parks page.
Town centre and ferry
Drivers who park near the ferry and cross the harbour sometimes come back to a problem. I can attend town centre car parks around the waterfront.
Marinas and sailing clubs
Boat owners often leave cars for the whole day. A fob that has had a soaking can stop working, and I can replace or reprogram one on site.
Residential streets
Terraces in the older parts of town rely on kerbside parking. I can work at the kerb when the car is safe to reach.
The A32 and B3334
If a key fails on the roads in or out of the peninsula, pull over somewhere safe and send me the nearest roundabout or landmark.
Business and trade vans
Vans used around the Daedalus site and local business units can have keys replaced and ignitions fixed where they are parked.
Getting onto the peninsula
How I Get to You
Gosport has only a few road routes in, so timing matters. Common routes from Eastleigh include the options below, and the route on the day depends on where I am when you call.
M27 and the A32
The M27 east towards Fareham, then south on the A32, is the main road route onto the peninsula and into the town centre.
Via Stubbington
For Lee-on-the-Solent and Rowner, a common alternative runs through Stubbington, with the B3334 leading into Rowner.
By road, not by water
The passenger ferry links Gosport with Portsmouth, but it is for foot passengers, so I always come in by road.
Rush hour
The A32 can be slow at peak times. I build that into the arrival time and keep you updated while I am on the way.
Coastal advice
Looking After Your Keys by the Sea and the Harbour
Gosport is surrounded by water on three sides, and the sea air, sand and spray that make it a good place to live are hard on car keys. Remote fobs are small electronic devices, and salt and damp can corrode their contacts over time. If the buttons on your fob start to need a firm press, or the car only unlocks when you stand right next to it, that is a sign worth acting on before the fob stops working at Stokes Bay or on Marine Parade.
Plenty of people in Gosport cross the harbour on foot to work or to the shops, leaving the car on this side. That means keys travel across the water every day. A key lost in Portsmouth leaves the car stranded back in Gosport, and a spare kept at home is often the quickest answer. If someone at home can bring it to the car, the day can carry on without much trouble.
Sailors, paddleboarders and swimmers at Lee-on-the-Solent and the marinas face a simple question of where to leave the key while they are on the water. Hiding a key on or under the car is a risk, as it is a place thieves know to check. A waterproof pouch kept on you, or a locker where one is available, is a safer choice, and it keeps the fob dry.
The call-out
What Happens When You Get in Touch
A clear, simple process from start to finish.
Send the details
Give me your reg and the location. On the seafront, the car park name and the nearest landmark are helpful.
Price agreed
You get a fixed price that already includes the travel to Gosport, plus a realistic arrival time.
Proof it is your car
I need to see the V5C and photo ID first. A missing logbook can be replaced, and you can apply for one on GOV.UK.
Tested before I leave
The key is cut and programmed at the car, and we test the doors, remote and ignition together.
Makes and models
Car and Van Brands Covered
I work across 30 makes, including Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Whether a particular vehicle can be done comes down to its model, year and key system, so send the registration and I will confirm before the journey.
- Ford
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- +20See every make I cover
Recent work
A Look at Recent Jobs in Hampshire
Real examples from jobs around Hampshire, done at the vehicle.
All Keys Lost on a BMW
This BMW used the FEM body module and there were no keys left. I read the security data from the engine management unit, programmed a new key and removed the missing ones so they could not be used.
Ford Focus ST Opened Without Damage
The keys for this 2012 Ford Focus ST were locked inside. I opened it without any damage, and the owner had a new key cut on the spot while I was there.
See further examples on the recent jobs page.
Beyond the peninsula
Areas Close By
Gosport links to Fareham by road and to Portsmouth by the harbour ferry. I cover both, and the towns beyond.
Customer reviews
What Drivers Say
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Questions
Gosport Auto Locksmith Questions
Need to ask something else? Ring me or send a message with your reg and location.
How long does it take you to get to Gosport?
I give you a real arrival time when you call. Gosport is further from Eastleigh than my nearest towns, and traffic on the A32 varies a lot, so a fixed figure would not be honest.
Is there a call-out charge for Gosport?
Travel is included in the fixed price that I agree with you before I leave. No extra charge is added when I get there.
Do you cover Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes. Lee-on-the-Solent is covered, including Marine Parade and the seafront car parks, as well as the homes set back from the front.
Can you come to Alverstoke or Stokes Bay?
Yes. Alverstoke, Stokes Bay and the roads towards Gilkicker and Haslar are all covered.
I parked in Gosport and took the ferry, and now my key is not working. Can you help?
Yes. Let me know which car park you are in once you are back across. I can meet you there, get the car open, and replace or program the key if needed.
Do you cover Bridgemary, Rowner and Elson?
Yes. All of PO12 and PO13 is covered, including Bridgemary, Rowner, Elson, Hardway, Forton and Brockhurst.
What if my keys have been stolen?
Report it at police.uk and to your insurer. I can then make a new key and, on most vehicles, make sure the stolen keys will no longer start the car.
Can you help with vans for Gosport businesses?
Yes. I replace and program van keys, repair ignitions and open locked vans, and I can help firms keep spare keys so a van is not left idle.
Need a Car Key Fixed in Gosport?
Send your registration and location by call or WhatsApp. You get a fixed price with travel included and an honest arrival time, whatever the hour.