Keys lost while out
Dropped on a walk, at the beach or in town. I meet you at the car, wherever it is parked, and make a new key there.
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Lost Car Keys in Southampton and Hampshire
Lost car keys in Southampton, or lost every key to your van? You do not need a recovery truck or a trip to the main dealer. I come to wherever the vehicle is, open it without damage, cut a brand new key and program it to the car on site. I am Shane, based in Eastleigh, and all keys lost jobs are a big part of what I do every week.
- No original key needed
- Old keys removed from the car
- Quote before I set off
5.0 on Google100+ reviews
No key neededMade from scratch on site
- 30 to 45 minutesTypical arrival
- 30 car makesCars and vans
- No call-out feeWithin 6 miles of Eastleigh
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
All keys lost
What Happens When You Lose Every Car Key
Losing your only key, or every key, is one of the most stressful things that can happen to a driver. The car is locked, it will not start, and it often feels like the only option is a tow to the dealer. In most cases it is not. An all keys lost job means building a new key from nothing, without a working key to copy, and it is the most involved form of car key replacement there is.
The job has three parts. First I get into the vehicle without damage. Then I decode the lock to work out the cuts for the blade, and cut a new key in the van. Finally I program the new key to the immobiliser, either through the diagnostic port or, on some vehicles, by reading security data from a control module. Once the new key starts the car, I remove the lost keys from the immobiliser memory wherever the vehicle allows it.
Lost or stolen, the steps are the same
Whether the keys were dropped on a walk, left on a bus or taken in a break-in, the new key is made the same way. If you think your keys were stolen, report it to the police and your insurer, and let me know, because deleting the old keys from the car matters even more when someone else may have them. You can report a crime to your local force through police.uk.
Common situations
All Keys Lost Situations I Handle
Every lost key call is a little different. These are the situations I deal with most often across Southampton and Hampshire.
Keys stolen in a break-in
A new key is made and the stolen ones are wiped from the immobiliser on most vehicles, so they no longer start the car.
Second-hand car, no spare
You bought a car with one key and now it is gone. I make a new key and, while I am there, a spare as well.
Van keys lost mid-job
Lost the only key to a work van. Replacing van keys is a priority, because a van off the road means lost work.
Keys damaged beyond use
A key that has been through the washing machine, run over or crushed with no usable parts is treated as an all keys lost job.
Keyless and smart keys lost
Proximity and push-to-start keys can be replaced too, including the emergency blade hidden inside.
Related services
Not Quite an All Keys Lost Job?
If one of these sounds more like your situation, the details are on its own page.
Keys locked inside
Car Lockout
You can see the keys through the window. I open the car without damage.
Car lockout serviceStill have one keySpare Car Keys
If one key is left, copying it is quicker and costs less than starting from scratch.
Spare car keysKey snappedBroken Key Extraction
Part of the key is stuck in the lock. I remove it and cut a replacement.
Broken key extractionKey there but not workingKey Fob Programming
The key is present but the remote or chip is not recognised by the car.
Key fob programmingStep by step
How I Make a New Key When All Keys Are Lost
The whole job is done at the vehicle, usually in one visit.
Call and check
Tell me the registration and where the car is. I confirm your vehicle is supported and give you a fixed price.
Proof of ownership
Before I start, I check you own the vehicle, usually with the V5C logbook and photo ID. If the logbook is missing, you can apply for a new V5C on GOV.UK.
Open the vehicle
I get into the car or van with non-destructive entry tools, with no broken windows and no damaged locks.
Decode and cut
I read the lock to find the key cuts, then cut a new blade in the van, including laser cut and internal track keys.
Program the key
I code the new key to the immobiliser, through the diagnostic port or by reading security data from a module.
Wipe the lost keys
Where the vehicle supports it, the lost keys are removed from the car, then everything is tested before I leave.
Your options
Mobile Auto Locksmith or Main Dealer for Lost Keys?
When every key is lost, the main dealer route usually starts with getting the car to the dealership. This is how the two options generally compare.
| What matters | Main dealer | Lucky Lock Master |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the car there | Usually needs transporting to the dealership | The work is done where the car is |
| Opening the car | Often left to you to arrange | Non-destructive entry included |
| The new key | May need to be ordered in | Cut and programmed on site |
| Lost keys removed | Depends on the dealer process | Wiped from the car where supported |
| When you can get help | During opening hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
Pricing
What Affects the Price of an All Keys Lost Job?
All keys lost jobs vary more than any other key job, so I give every customer a fixed quote once I know the vehicle. These are the things that decide it.
Get a fixed quoteThe vehicle
Make, model and year decide which key and immobiliser system the car uses.
Getting in
Some vehicles are quicker to open than others, and deadlocked cars take more time.
The blade
Standard, laser cut and internal track blades each need different cutting.
Immobiliser access
Some cars program through the diagnostic port, while others need data read from a module.
Key type
A smart proximity key costs more to supply than a basic transponder key.
Makes and models
All Keys Lost for Most Car and Van Makes
I regularly make new keys from scratch for Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and many more. Some systems need module level work, which is how I handled a BMW with the FEM system and a Volkswagen Passat B6 with no keys left. Coverage depends on the model, year and key system, so send me your registration and I will confirm before I set off.
- Ford
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Peugeot
- +20See every make I cover
Recent work
Recent All Keys Lost Jobs
Two cars with no keys left at all, both sorted at the vehicle.
BMW With FEM Module
No working key and a BMW using the FEM body module. I read the security data needed from the engine management unit, programmed a new key and removed the missing ones, all at the car.
Volkswagen Passat B6
Every key was gone. I read the immobiliser data from the comfort control module, cut a new blade and coded the key, so the car never needed recovering to a dealer.
See more of my recent jobs across Hampshire.
Where I work
Lost Car Keys in Southampton and Across Hampshire
Losing your keys late at night or far from home is when a local locksmith matters most. If you have lost car keys in Southampton, I can usually be with you quickly from my base in Eastleigh, and I also cover Winchester, Portsmouth and the New Forest, with typical arrival of 30 to 45 minutes nearby. See where I work.
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Chandler’s Ford
- Hedge End
- Winchester
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Gosport
- New Forest
- Salisbury
Customer reviews
What Customers Say
Many of my reviews come from people who had lost every key. You can read my Google reviews before you call.
5.0
From 100+ Google reviews
Questions
Lost Car Keys FAQs
Still not sure? Get in touch with your registration and I will check your vehicle.
Can you make a car key if I have lost all of them?
Yes, for most cars and vans. I open the vehicle, decode the lock to cut the blade and program the new key directly to the immobiliser, so no original key is needed.
Will the lost keys still start my car?
On most vehicles I can remove lost keys from the immobiliser memory once the new key is programmed. After that, the old keys will no longer start the engine, even if someone finds them.
Do I need to get the car recovered to a garage?
No. The whole job is done where the car is, whether that is at home, at work, in a car park or at the roadside.
How long does an all keys lost job take?
It depends on the vehicle and key system. Most are finished in the same visit, although cars that need module level work take longer than those programmed through the diagnostic port.
What if my keys were stolen?
Report the theft to the police and your insurer, then call me. I make a new key and remove the stolen ones from the car wherever the vehicle allows it.
Can you make a spare at the same time?
Yes. While I am there with the car open and the equipment connected, making a second key is simple, and it saves you going through this again.
What do I need to show you?
Proof that the vehicle is yours, usually the V5C logbook and photo ID. If the documents are locked in the car, I can open it first and check them there.
Is there a warranty on the new key?
Yes. Every key I supply comes with a 12 month warranty, and you can pay by card, bank transfer or cash.
Lost Car Keys in Southampton? Call Me Now
Tell me the registration and where the car is. I will give you a fixed price and an arrival time straight away, day or night.