Audi Auto Locksmith
Devon, Dorset & Somerset
A1 · A3 · A4 · A6 · Q2 · Q3 · Q5 · TT
Your local Audi auto locksmith for the whole South West. Audi key replacement, spare keys, programming, lockouts and immobiliser faults — for the A1, A3, A4, Q-range SUVs and the full Audi line-up. Mobile service at your location, 24 hours a day, with a confirmed price before we travel.
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Your Local Audi Key Specialist
I'm Dean — a specialist mobile auto locksmith based in Honiton with over 15 years of experience, including extensive work on Audi vehicles. Audi security is advanced and built around immobiliser systems shared across the VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) platform. Whether you've lost your Audi keys, need a spare Audi key cut and programmed, or your Audi won't recognise its key, I carry professional AUTEL and Xhorse equipment built for the Audi range.
Unlike a main dealer, I come to you — home, workplace, car park or roadside — and complete the Audi key programming on-site. There's no need to recover the vehicle to a dealership or wait days for an appointment, and the cost is typically well below dealer pricing.
Audi uses immobiliser generations (commonly referred to as IMMO 4 and IMMO 5 on later MQB-platform cars) that pair each key electronically to the vehicle. These systems are more secure than volume brands, which is exactly why a specialist with the right equipment matters — my diagnostic tools communicate directly with the Audi immobiliser, the same capability as a dealership, brought to your door.
Audi Key Types We Work With
Audi has used several key and entry technologies across its range over the years. I work with all of them:
Audi Flip Keys
The fold-out blade remote keys used across many A3 and A4 models.
Audi Advanced Key (Smart)
Proximity keyless keys that unlock and start without pressing a button.
Audi Keyless Go
Detect-and-go entry and push-button start systems.
Audi Slot/Card-Style Keys
Compact keys used on certain newer models.
Audi IMMO Transponder Keys
Chip-coded keys that pair with the Audi immobiliser generation.
Audi Proximity Keys
Hands-free unlocking as you approach the vehicle.
Audi Vehicles Covered (Model & Year)
I cover the full Audi range across the years these models have been on UK roads, including hatchbacks, saloons and the Q-range SUVs:
| Model | Years Covered | Common Key Type |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A1 | 2010–Present | Flip key / Advanced Key |
| Audi A3 | 1996–Present | Flip key / proximity |
| Audi A4 | 1994–Present | Flip / Advanced Key |
| Audi A5 | 2007–Present | Advanced Key |
| Audi A6 | 1994–Present | Advanced Key / Keyless Go |
| Audi Q2 | 2016–Present | Flip / proximity key |
| Audi Q3 | 2011–Present | Advanced Key |
| Audi Q5 | 2008–Present | Keyless Go |
| Audi TT / Q7 / A7 | 2000–Present | Advanced Key / Keyless Go |
Don't see your model or year? Call 07830249408 — I cover virtually the entire Audi range and will confirm your exact vehicle in under a minute.
Our Audi Auto Locksmith Services
Audi Key Replacement (Lost Keys)
Lost all your Audi keys? No original needed. Using your VIN and immobiliser data I create a complete replacement key from scratch on-site, then delete the old keys for security. See lost car keys.
Spare Audi Keys
A spare Audi key is the best way to avoid a future lockout. I cut and programme spares for all Audi models on-site — flip keys, Advanced Keys and proximity keys — far cheaper than an emergency replacement later.
Audi Key Programming
Audi key programming across the IMMO immobiliser generations. My AUTEL equipment programmes new keys, syncs fobs and resolves coding faults — the same capability as a dealership, at your location.
Audi Advanced Key & Keyless Go
Full programming of Audi Advanced Key proximity keys and Keyless Go fobs. These use stronger encryption but the process is the same — read the immobiliser, programme the new smart key, test and hand over.
Audi Key Fob Repairs
An Audi key fob that's stopped working often just needs a new battery, button repair or reprogramming. I diagnose and repair before recommending a full replacement.
Audi Broken Key Extraction
Snapped an Audi key in the door or barrel? Don't dig it out. I safely extract the broken blade and cut a fresh working key on-site.
Common Audi Issues We See
Across thousands of Audi callouts, certain faults come up again and again. If you're experiencing any of these, I can help:
Recent Audi Job — Exeter
Audi A3 — Lost Only Key
A customer lost the only key to a 2017 Audi A3 parked in Exeter. Audi security makes this a specialist job — the immobiliser has to be read and a new key paired electronically. I attended the same day, gained non-destructive entry, read the IMMO data, programmed a new flip key on-site and deleted the lost key from the system. The customer was driving again the same afternoon, well below the main dealer quote and with no recovery vehicle required.
Main Dealer vs DB Car Keys
For most Audi key and lock jobs, a mobile specialist saves you time and money compared with a main dealer:
| Main Dealer | DB Car Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the car there | ✗Recovery often needed | ✓We come to you |
| Waiting time | ✗Days, parts ordered | ✓Same day |
| Pricing | ✗Higher | ✓Typically lower |
| Where the work happens | ✗Workshop visit | ✓Mobile, at your location |
| Availability | ✗Business hours | ✓24/7 emergency |
What Audi Customers Say
“Lost the only key to my Audi A3 and the dealer quoted a fortune with a long wait. Dean came to Exeter and programmed a new one the same day for far less. Excellent service.”
— Google ReviewWhy Choose DB Car Keys for Your Audi?
Audi Expertise
Specialist knowledge of Audi's IMMO immobiliser generations across the VAG platform.
Fully Mobile
I come to you anywhere in Devon, Dorset and Somerset — home, work or roadside.
Upfront Pricing
A confirmed price before I travel. No call-out bait fees, nothing added on arrival.
Cost-Effective
Typically well below main dealer prices for the same Audi key and programming work.
Fast Response
Most Audi jobs completed on the same visit, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Professional Equipment
AUTEL and Xhorse diagnostic tools — the same standard used by dealerships.
Audi Auto Locksmith Near Me
Looking for an Audi auto locksmith near you?
DB Car Keys is a fully mobile Audi specialist, so "near me" really does mean near you — I travel to your location rather than asking you to get the car to a workshop. Whether you need an Audi locksmith in Exeter, an Audi locksmith in Plymouth, an Audi locksmith in Taunton, or an Audi key specialist anywhere across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, I arrive with the equipment to read the Audi immobiliser and programme keys on the spot.
Searches like "Audi key replacement near me" or "Audi locksmith near me" all lead to the same place — a local, mobile, fully-equipped service. Call 07830249408 with your postcode for an honest ETA and a confirmed price before I set off. See my full area coverage for everywhere I work.
Frequently Asked Questions — Audi
Yes. Using your vehicle's VIN and immobiliser data I create a complete new Audi key from scratch with no original required. The job is done at your location and all old keys are deleted from the system for security.
Yes — even though Audi security is advanced, I access the immobiliser, read the security data and programme a brand new key on-site with no original key present. This is a regular job for me.
Yes. I programme Audi Advanced Key proximity keys and Keyless Go fobs for models across the range. These use stronger encryption but the process is the same — read the immobiliser, programme the new smart key, test and hand over.
Audi keys cost more than volume brands because the security is more complex, but I'm still typically well below dealer pricing. I give a confirmed price before I travel — call 07830249408 with your model and year.
Yes. I programme genuine-quality keys and fobs to the same standard as an Audi dealership, using professional AUTEL equipment — usually at a lower price and the same day.
Yes. The Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7 are all within scope for key replacement and programming, alongside the A1, A3, A4 and the rest of the range.
Yes. This is usually an immobiliser or key communication fault. I can diagnose it on-site, resync the key, or programme a replacement if the key has failed.
Need a Audi Auto Locksmith Today?
Fast, mobile Audi key replacement, programming and lockout service across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Upfront pricing, 24/7 availability.