About DB Car Keys Devon’s Specialist Auto Locksmith — Devon, Dorset & Somerset

The cost of car key replacement depends on your vehicle make, model, year and key type. Basic cut-and-chip keys start at a competitive rate, while smart keys, proximity keys and prestige vehicles such as BMW and Audi typically cost more due to the programming complexity involved. DB Car Keys provides a clear, upfront quote before attending — call 07830249408 with your registration number for an accurate price in seconds. We are typically significantly cheaper than main dealers for the same result.

Yes. Lost car key replacement without the original is one of our most common services. Using your vehicle’s VIN number and our AUTEL diagnostic equipment, we can generate a new key, cut it to the correct blade profile and program it to your vehicle’s ECU — all at your location. For security, all previous key codes are also deleted from the system so lost keys can no longer be used to start the vehicle.

Most car key programming jobs take between 45 minutes and 2 hours on-site, depending on the vehicle make, model and programming method required. Some vehicles with complex security systems or where ECU pairing is needed may take longer — Dean will give you an honest estimate when you call. The job is completed at your location in a single visit — no need to leave the vehicle at a garage or dealership.

If your engine cranks but won’t fire, or your dashboard shows an immobiliser warning light, an immobiliser fault is a likely cause. Immobilisers have been mandatory on all new UK vehicles since 1998. Common causes include a failed key transponder chip, a key that has lost its coding, a faulty immobiliser ECU or a fault introduced during a battery change. Do not keep trying to start the vehicle as this can occasionally lock some systems further. Call DB Car Keys on 07830249408 — we can diagnose and resolve most immobiliser faults on-site using AUTEL diagnostics.

Stop trying to remove it yourself — using household tools like pliers, tweezers or pens often pushes the broken piece further into the barrel and makes professional extraction much harder. Broken key extraction is a specialist job requiring specific tools. DB Car Keys carries professional extraction equipment and can safely remove broken key pieces from ignitions and door locks without damaging the barrel. A replacement key is then cut and programmed at the same visit. Call 07830249408 and we’ll attend your location across Devon, Dorset or Somerset.

Yes. DB Car Keys operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including nights, bank holidays and weekends. This is a genuine 24/7 service, not a call centre that dispatches a contractor the following morning. When you call at 2am, you speak directly to Dean. Emergency vehicle unlocking across Devon, Dorset and Somerset is available at all hours with typical response times of 20–60 minutes depending on your location.

In most cases, yes — often significantly. Main dealers typically charge premium rates for key replacement and programming, require the vehicle to be booked in for 2–5 working days, and may need the car transported to them. DB Car Keys uses equivalent professional equipment (AUTEL and Xhorse are standard dealer tools), attends your location, and completes the job in a single visit. You get dealer-quality work at a competitive price, without the wait or the inconvenience. Call 07830249408 for a free quote to compare.

Yes — deliberately. Many mobile locksmiths only cover urban and suburban areas. DB Car Keys was built to serve the whole of Devon, Dorset and Somerset, including farms, holiday lets, Exmoor, Dartmoor, the Jurassic Coast, remote coastal villages and National Trust locations. If you’re locked out somewhere rural and other services won’t come, call 07830249408 — we will confirm coverage and give you an honest ETA.