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Mobile Car Keys 24/7 Across Devon

Auto Locksmith Devon 24/7, Mobile Car Keys Across 18 Towns

Dean of DB Car Keys is the mobile auto locksmith for Devon, based in Honiton, and he can be with a car in Exeter and East Devon in 5 to 50 minutes and anywhere else in Devon in 35 to 105 minutes, at any hour. Lockouts from £60, spare keys from £80 and lost car keys from £150 are done beside the car, with a £0 call out fee and the price given on the call.

Emergency car unlocking from £60 Lost car keys from £150 Spare car keys from £80 Key programming from £30 15 years, insured and DBS checked

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High Street, Honiton, Devon EX14 1HT. Covering the EX, TQ and Devon PL postcodes.

£0 Call Out Fee
Price given on the call
24 Hours Every Day
Bank holidays included
102 Five Star Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google
15 Years on Devon Roads
Insured and DBS checked
30 Day Guarantee
On keys and work

Eight Car Jobs Done at the Car

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An auto locksmith in Devon is a mobile car key specialist who opens, cuts, codes and repairs car keys at the car, and DB Car Keys brings that van to drivers across the county 24 hours a day from High Street, Honiton EX14 1HT. Dean answers 07830249408 himself, gives the price on the call and can be with a car in Exeter in 15 to 45 minutes.

Mobile Auto Locksmith in Devon Working at the Car

The mobile auto locksmith van carries key blanks, remote cases, a key cutting machine and diagnostic programmers, so most Devon jobs are finished beside the car in one visit.

When every key is gone, lost car keys in Devon are replaced from £150 on a Ford or Vauxhall to £250 to £400 on a BMW, Audi or Mercedes, and the missing key is wiped from the car.

Before any key is made, Dean checks the V5C or the insurance certificate with photo ID, so keys are only made for the owner or a named driver.

Car Key Replacement in Devon Without a Dealer Wait

Car key replacement in Devon through a main dealer usually means booking the car in and waiting days for a key to be ordered, while Dean cuts and codes the key at the car the same day.

There is no towing to arrange and no call out fee, and a spare key for most cars costs £80 to £180.

Devon Postcodes Covered From Exmoor to Dartmoor

DB Car Keys covers the EX and TQ postcodes and the Devon PL postcodes, from the Exmoor edge above Barnstaple to the Dartmoor side of Okehampton and the streets of Plymouth.

Rural lanes, farm yards and holiday parks are covered too, and the exact arrival time is given on the call because traffic on the A30 and the A38 changes the drive.

Auto Locksmith Cover Across 18 Devon Towns

The 18 Devon towns below each have their own auto locksmith page, listed by how often drivers search for them, with the arrival time from Honiton worked out on Google Maps.

Torbay and South Devon

Auto Locksmith TorquayTQ1, TQ2

Torquay is 38 miles from Honiton by the A30 and the A380, and Dean can be with a locked or keyless car in TQ1 or TQ2 in 50 to 70 minutes.

Arrival can be 50 to 70 minutes
Auto Locksmith PaigntonTQ3, TQ4

Paignton is a 40 minute drive down the A380, so a car in TQ3 or TQ4 can be reached in 40 to 55 minutes.

Arrival can be 40 to 55 minutes
Auto Locksmith Newton AbbotTQ12

Newton Abbot sits on the A380 32 minutes from Honiton, and Dean can be at a car in TQ12 in 35 to 50 minutes.

Arrival can be 35 to 50 minutes
Auto Locksmith TeignmouthTQ14

Teignmouth is a 33 minute drive, so a lockout or lost key in TQ14 can be reached in 35 to 50 minutes.

Arrival can be 35 to 50 minutes
Auto Locksmith BrixhamTQ5

Brixham is the furthest Torbay town at 62 minutes by the A3022, and Dean can be with a car in TQ5 in 65 to 85 minutes.

Arrival can be 65 to 85 minutes
Auto Locksmith DawlishEX7

Dawlish is 39 minutes away through Exeter and along the A379, and a car in EX7 can be reached in 40 to 55 minutes.

Arrival can be 40 to 55 minutes

Exeter and East Devon

Auto Locksmith ExmouthEX8

Exmouth is 31 minutes from Honiton by the A376, and Dean can be with a car in EX8 in 35 to 50 minutes.

Arrival can be 35 to 50 minutes
Auto Locksmith ExeterEX1 to EX4

Exeter is 15 minutes away at Sowton and about 35 minutes in the city centre and Exwick, so a car in EX1 to EX4 can be reached in 15 to 45 minutes.

Arrival can be 15 to 45 minutes
Auto Locksmith SeatonEX12

Seaton is 21 minutes from Honiton, and a car in EX12 or on the seafront can be reached in 25 to 40 minutes.

Arrival can be 25 to 40 minutes
Auto Locksmith SidmouthEX10

Sidmouth is 21 minutes down the A375, and Dean can be with a car in EX10 in 25 to 40 minutes.

Arrival can be 25 to 40 minutes
Auto Locksmith AxminsterEX13

Axminster is 20 minutes east on the A35, and a car in EX13 can be reached in 20 to 35 minutes.

Arrival can be 20 to 35 minutes
Auto Locksmith HonitonEX14

Honiton is the base on High Street, and a car anywhere in EX14 can be reached in 5 to 15 minutes.

Arrival can be 5 to 15 minutes

North and Mid Devon

Auto Locksmith TivertonEX16

Tiverton is 31 minutes by the M5 and the A361, and Dean can be with a car in EX16 in 35 to 50 minutes.

Arrival can be 35 to 50 minutes
Auto Locksmith BarnstapleEX31, EX32

Barnstaple is 68 minutes along the A361 North Devon Link Road, so a car in EX31 or EX32 can be reached in 70 to 90 minutes.

Arrival can be 70 to 90 minutes
Auto Locksmith BidefordEX39

Bideford is 81 minutes away by the A361 and the A39, and Dean can be with a car in EX39 in 85 to 105 minutes.

Arrival can be 85 to 105 minutes
Auto Locksmith CreditonEX17

Crediton is 46 minutes through Exeter and up the A377, and a car in EX17 can be reached in 50 to 70 minutes.

Arrival can be 50 to 70 minutes

Plymouth and West Devon

Auto Locksmith PlymouthPL1 to PL9

Plymouth is 54 minutes from Honiton by the A30 and the A38, and Dean can be with a car in PL1 to PL9 in 55 to 80 minutes.

Arrival can be 55 to 80 minutes
Auto Locksmith OkehamptonEX20

Okehampton is 42 minutes west on the A30, and a car in EX20 can be reached in 45 to 60 minutes.

Arrival can be 45 to 60 minutes

Dorset and Somerset

Dean covers the two neighbouring counties from the same Honiton base.

Auto Locksmith Dorset

Lyme Regis, Sherborne, Weymouth, Portland and the rest of Dorset.

Auto Locksmith Somerset

Taunton, Yeovil, Wells, Street, Ilminster and the rest of Somerset.

Auto Locksmith Prices in Devon by Job

An auto locksmith in Devon costs £30 to £400 or more depending on the job, and the eight prices below are the day rates Dean charges at the car.

Emergency Vehicle Unlocking

£60 to £120 by day, up to £150 overnight

Time at the car, under 10 minutes on most models

Emergency car unlocking in Devon opens a locked car with entry tools that leave the lock, the door seal and the paint as they were.

Lost Car Keys

£150 to £400 or more

Time at the car, one visit

Lost car keys in Devon are replaced with a key cut and coded with no original to copy, and the missing key is wiped from the car so it can no longer start the engine.

Spare Car Keys

£80 to £180 on most cars, up to £220

Time at the car, 30 to 60 minutes

Spare car keys in Devon are cut and programmed from a working key and give a second key before the only one is lost.

Car Key Programming

£30 to £200

Time at the car, 15 to 45 minutes

Car key programming in Devon pairs a new, repaired or second hand key or remote to the car.

Transponder Keys

£100 to £280

Time at the car, one visit

Transponder keys in Devon are cut and programmed at the car and carry the chip the immobiliser reads before the engine will start.

Key Fob Repairs

£40 to £100, new remote paired £60 to £120

Time at the car, 5 to 10 minutes for a battery

Key fob repair in Devon covers worn buttons, cracked cases, dead batteries and remotes that no longer lock the car.

Immobiliser Diagnostics

£60 to £120

Time at the car, 30 to 45 minutes

Immobiliser diagnostics in Devon read the fault codes at the car when the engine will not start on its own key.

Broken Key Extraction

£60 to £130, new key extra

Time at the car, 10 to 25 minutes

Broken key extraction in Devon removes a snapped blade from the door or ignition lock without damage to the lock.

A lost key on a Ford or Vauxhall is usually £150 to £220, and on a BMW, Audi or Mercedes £250 to £400.

Nights, weekends and bank holidays cost 20 to 50 per cent more, and the call out fee is £0 at any hour.

Payment is taken when the job is finished, by cash, bank transfer, or card where the card reader is in the van, and keys and work carry a 30 day guarantee.

What Devon Drivers Check Before Choosing a Locksmith

Devon drivers who need a car key usually weigh a main dealer against a mobile locksmith, check the make is covered and read the reviews, and the four parts below answer each check.

Main Dealer and Mobile Locksmith Compared in Devon

Main dealer

  • The car is booked in, or towed in when no key works.
  • A new key can take several days to order.
  • The workshop keeps office hours and closes on bank holidays.
  • A locked car at the roadside is not opened.

DB Car Keys

  • Dean comes to the car at home, at work or at the roadside.
  • Most keys are cut and coded the same day in one visit.
  • The phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day.
  • Most locked cars are opened in under 10 minutes.
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Car and Van Makes Keyed Across Devon

Dean carries keys and programming for the makes most driven in Devon, from small hatchbacks to vans.

Ford Vauxhall Peugeot Citroen Fiat Hyundai Kia Honda BMW Audi Volkswagen Mercedes Toyota Nissan Land Rover Renault

Vans, farm vehicles and classic cars are covered.   House keys and motorcycle keys are not covered.

Call 07830249408 with the make, model and year to have the key confirmed.

Google Reviews From Drivers Across Devon

DB Car Keys holds 102 Google reviews with a 5.0 rating, and two of them read as follows.

Google review, five stars

“Excellent service, excellent communication, excellent price and work.”

Google review, five stars

“He was easy to contact, responded quickly, and gave me a very fair price.”

Why Devon Drivers Call DB Car Keys

One Local Locksmith, Not a Call Centre

Dean answers 07830249408 himself from High Street, Honiton, so the person on the phone is the person who comes to the car.

Arrival Times Worked Out on the Map

Every town above carries an arrival band from the Google Maps drive, and Dean gives the exact time on the call.

15 Years of Car Key Work

Dean has cut and coded car keys for 15 years and is insured and DBS checked.

24 Hours, Every Day

The phone is answered at night, at weekends and on bank holidays, when the price is 20 to 50 per cent above the day rate.

Entry Without Damage

Locked cars are opened with entry tools that leave the lock, the door seal and the paint as they were.

Prices Shown Before the Call

Every job on this page has its price band, the call out fee is £0, and keys and work carry a 30 day guarantee.

FAQs About Auto Locksmith Services in Devon

Dean can be with a car in Honiton in 5 to 15 minutes, in Exeter in 15 to 45 minutes, in Exmouth, Tiverton, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth in 35 to 50 minutes, in Torquay in 50 to 70 minutes, in Plymouth in 55 to 80 minutes and in Barnstaple in 70 to 90 minutes. The times come from the Google Maps drive from High Street, Honiton, and the exact time is given on the call to 07830249408.

Yes, Dean programs replacement car keys at the car anywhere in Devon, on Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Land Rover and Renault models. Chipped transponder keys in Devon are cut and programmed at the car in one visit for £100 to £280.

DB Car Keys comes to the car, because the business is fully mobile and has no shop to visit. Dean works on home drives, in workplace car parks, at the roadside and in farm yards across Devon, and the call out fee is £0.

Car key replacement in Devon costs £80 to £180 for a spare on most cars and £150 to £400 or more when every key is lost. A lost key on a Ford or Vauxhall is usually £150 to £220, and on a BMW, Audi or Mercedes £250 to £400. Nights, weekends and bank holidays add 20 to 50 per cent, and the price is given on the call before work starts.

Yes, Dean is insured and DBS checked and has 15 years of car key work behind him. Every key and every repair carries a 30 day guarantee.

Yes, a brand new key is cut and coded at the car when every key is lost, with no original to copy. The lost key is then wiped from the car so it can no longer start the engine, and the job costs £150 to £400 or more by make.

Yes, rural villages, farms and lanes across Devon are covered, from the Exmoor edge to the Dartmoor side of Okehampton and the East Devon coast. The drive to a remote lane is longer than to a town, so Dean gives the arrival time on the call.

An auto locksmith in Devon costs £30 to £400 or more depending on the job, with £60 to £120 for a lockout by day, £80 to £180 for a spare key on most cars and £150 to £400 or more for lost keys. The call out fee is £0.

The average cost to unlock a car door in Devon is £60 to £120 by day and up to £150 overnight. Most models open in under 10 minutes with emergency car unlocking in Devon, and the lock, the door seal and the paint are left as they were.

No, car key reprogramming is not free in Devon, because the key has to be coded to the car with a diagnostic programmer. Dean charges £30 to £200 for it, and most jobs take 15 to 45 minutes.

Yes, a mobile locksmith can reprogram a car key in Devon at the car, including a key that has lost its coding or a second hand key bought for the car. The job is car key programming in Devon, costing £30 to £200 and taking 15 to 45 minutes.

Yes, the phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including bank holidays. Work at night, at weekends and on bank holidays costs 20 to 50 per cent more than the day rate.

No, the call out fee is £0 anywhere in Devon. The price covers the job itself and is given on the call before work starts.

Dean needs to see the V5C or the insurance certificate with photo ID before any key is made or any car is opened. This check means keys are only made for the owner or a named driver.

A spare car key in Devon costs £80 to £180 on most cars and up to £220 on some models. From a working key, spare car keys in Devon take 30 to 60 minutes at the car.

Yes, a broken key fob can be repaired at the car in Devon for £40 to £100, and a new battery takes 5 to 10 minutes. When the case or the board is past saving, key fob repair in Devon includes a new remote paired to the car for £60 to £120.

A car that will not start on its key usually has an immobiliser that is not reading the key chip, because of a weak key battery, a damaged chip or a fault in the car. Dean finds the cause with immobiliser diagnostics in Devon, which takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs £60 to £120.

Yes, a key snapped in the door or ignition lock can be removed at the car in 10 to 25 minutes for £60 to £130. After broken key extraction in Devon, a new key can be cut on the same visit at extra cost.

DB Car Keys covers Devon as well as Saltash in Cornwall, reached from the Plymouth side of the Tamar, and the rest of Cornwall is outside the area it works in. Dorset and Somerset are covered from the same Honiton base.

No, DB Car Keys does not cut house keys or motorcycle keys. The work is keys for cars, vans, farm vehicles and classic cars only.

Payment is taken when the job is finished, by cash, bank transfer, or card where the card reader is in the van. Nothing is paid before the work is done.

Yes, every key and every repair carries a 30 day guarantee. A fault inside the 30 days is reported by calling 07830249408.