Volkswagen Auto Locksmith
Devon, Dorset & Somerset
Golf · Polo · Passat · Tiguan · T-Roc · Transporter · Caddy · Touareg
Your local Volkswagen auto locksmith for the whole South West. VW key replacement, spare keys, programming, lockouts and immobiliser faults — for the Golf, Polo, Passat, Tiguan, Transporter T5/T6 and the full VW range. Mobile service at your location, 24 hours a day, with a confirmed price before we travel.
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Your Local Volkswagen Key Specialist
I'm Dean — a specialist mobile auto locksmith based in Honiton with over 15 years of experience, including extensive work on Volkswagen vehicles. VW security is built on the same VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) platform as Audi, Seat and Skoda, using progressive immobiliser generations — from the earlier IMMO 2 and 3 systems through to the more secure MQB-platform IMMO 5. Whether you've lost your VW keys, need a spare Volkswagen key cut and programmed, or your VW is showing an immobiliser warning, I carry professional AUTEL and Xhorse equipment built for the full VW range.
Unlike a main dealer, I come to you — home, workplace, car park or roadside — and complete the VW 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.
The VW Transporter T5 and T6 is one of the most common commercial van call-outs I attend — a lost key on a working van stops a business in its tracks. I carry T5 and T6 key cutting and programming equipment as a standard part of every callout, ensuring same-day resolution wherever the van is parked. For further reading on how vehicle immobilisers work, the AA provides a useful overview.
Volkswagen Key Types We Work With
Volkswagen has used a range of key and entry technologies across its model range over the years. I work with all of them:
VW Flip Keys
The fold-out blade remote keys used across Golf, Polo and Passat models.
VW Keyless Access (Kessy)
VW's proximity smart keys that unlock and start without pressing a button.
VW Keyless Entry
Detect-and-go entry and push-button start on newer MQB models.
VW Transponder Keys
Chip-coded keys that communicate with the immobiliser generation.
VW Smart Keys
Push-button start keys on newer T-Roc, Tiguan and Touareg models.
VW Transporter Keys
Remote flip and smart keys for T5, T6 and T6.1 vans.
Volkswagen Vehicles Covered (Model & Year)
I cover the full Volkswagen range across the years these models have been on UK roads, including the VAG-platform cars and the Transporter commercial vans:
| Model | Years Covered | Common Key Type |
|---|---|---|
| VW Golf | 1997–Present | Flip key / Kessy smart key |
| VW Polo | 2002–Present | Flip key / proximity |
| VW Passat | 2000–Present | Flip / Keyless Access |
| VW Tiguan | 2007–Present | Smart / proximity key |
| VW T-Roc | 2017–Present | Keyless smart key |
| VW Transporter T5 | 2003–2015 | Remote flip key |
| VW Transporter T6 / T6.1 | 2015–Present | Remote / smart key |
| VW Caddy | 2004–Present | Remote flip key |
| VW Touareg / Sharan / Touran | 2002–Present | Smart key / Keyless Access |
Don't see your model or year? Call 07830249408 — I cover virtually the entire Volkswagen range and will confirm your exact vehicle in under a minute.
Our Volkswagen Auto Locksmith Services
VW Key Replacement (Lost Keys)
Lost all your VW 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 VW Keys
A spare VW key is the best way to avoid a future lockout. I cut and programme spares for all Volkswagen models on-site — flip keys, Kessy smart keys and Transporter keys — far cheaper than an emergency replacement later.
VW Transporter T5 & T6 Keys
Lost or damaged keys on a VW Transporter T5, T6 or T6.1? I prioritise commercial van callouts — a lost Transporter key stops a business. Same-day service across Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
VW Key Programming
VW key programming across all immobiliser generations. My AUTEL equipment programmes new keys, syncs fobs and resolves coding faults on both older IMMO 2/3 and newer MQB-platform IMMO 5 systems — at your location.
VW Key Fob Repairs
A VW 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.
VW Broken Key Extraction
Snapped a VW 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 Volkswagen Issues We See
Across thousands of Volkswagen callouts, certain faults come up again and again. If you're experiencing any of these, I can help:
Recent Volkswagen Job — Exeter
VW Transporter T6 — Lost Only Key
A sole trader lost the only key to his 2019 VW Transporter T6 on a job in Exeter. Without the key the van was completely immobilised mid-working-day. I attended within the hour, gained non-destructive entry, read the immobiliser, cut and programmed a new remote key on-site, and deleted the missing key from the system. The customer was back working by early afternoon — at well below the VW dealer quote and with no recovery vehicle needed.
Main Dealer vs DB Car Keys
For most Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen Customers Say
“Lost the only key to my VW Transporter on a job and Dean was with me in under an hour in Exeter. New key cut and programmed on-site, much cheaper than VW. Brilliant.”
— Google ReviewWhy Choose DB Car Keys for Your Volkswagen?
VW & VAG Expertise
Specialist knowledge of all VW immobiliser generations — IMMO 2, 3 and MQB IMMO 5.
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 VW key and programming work.
Fast Response
Most VW 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.
Volkswagen Auto Locksmith Near Me
Looking for a VW auto locksmith near you?
DB Car Keys is a fully mobile Volkswagen specialist, so "near me" really does mean near you — I travel to your location rather than asking you to get the car or van to a workshop. Whether you need a VW locksmith in Exeter, a VW locksmith in Plymouth, a VW Transporter locksmith in Taunton, or a Volkswagen key specialist anywhere across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, I arrive with equipment to handle all VW immobiliser generations on the spot.
Searches like "VW key replacement near me", "Volkswagen locksmith near me" or "VW Transporter key replacement Devon" 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 — Volkswagen
Yes. Using your vehicle's VIN and immobiliser data I create a complete new VW 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 — I access the immobiliser through the OBD port, read the IMMO security data and programme a brand new key on-site. No original key is needed at any stage. This includes older IMMO 2/3 systems and newer MQB-platform vehicles.
Yes. Transporter T5 and T6 key replacement and programming is one of the most frequent commercial callouts I attend. I carry the cutting blanks and programming equipment for both as standard.
Yes. I programme VW Kessy proximity smart keys and keyless entry fobs for Tiguan, T-Roc, Touareg and newer Golf models. Read the immobiliser, programme the new smart key, test and hand over.
It depends on the model and key type — a Golf flip key costs less than a T6 smart key. I give a confirmed price before I travel. Call 07830249408 with your model and year for an immediate quote.
Yes. VW Caddy, Transporter T5, T6 and T6.1 van key replacement and programming are all within scope. I prioritise immobilised commercial vehicles as I know a lost van key stops your working day.
Yes. This is almost always an immobiliser or key communication fault. I can diagnose it on-site, resync the key to the IMMO module, or programme a replacement key if needed.
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Fast, mobile Volkswagen key replacement, programming and lockout service across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Upfront pricing, 24/7 availability.