Hyundai Auto Locksmith
Devon, Dorset & Somerset
i10 · i20 · i30 · Tucson · Santa Fe · Ioniq 5 · Kona · ix35
Your local Hyundai auto locksmith for the whole South West. Hyundai key replacement, spare keys, programming, lockouts and immobiliser faults — for the i10, i20, i30, Tucson, Ioniq and the full Hyundai range. Mobile service at your location, 24 hours a day, with a confirmed price before we travel.
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Your Local Hyundai Key Specialist
I'm Dean — a specialist mobile auto locksmith based in Honiton with over 15 years of experience, including regular work on Hyundai vehicles. Hyundai and Kia share the same underlying platform and immobiliser architecture — the SMK (Smart Key Unit) on keyless models and a standard transponder system on older vehicles. Whether you've lost your Hyundai keys, need a spare Hyundai key cut and programmed, or your Hyundai immobiliser is preventing a start, I carry professional AUTEL and Xhorse equipment built for the full Hyundai range.
Unlike a main dealer, I come to you — home, workplace, car park or roadside — and complete the Hyundai key programming on-site. Newer Hyundai models like the Ioniq 5 and electric Kona use the same key and immobiliser architecture as petrol equivalents, so EV key replacement is straightforward.
Hyundai's newer models use more advanced smart key encryption, but my equipment is built to handle the full range. For general consumer advice on automotive key security, the RAC has a helpful keyless security guide.
Hyundai Key Types We Work With
Hyundai has used a range of key and entry technologies across its model range. I work with all of them:
Hyundai Flip Keys
Fold-out blade keys with integrated remote on older i10, i20 and i30 models.
Hyundai Smart Key (SMK)
Proximity smart keys that unlock and start without pressing a button.
Hyundai Keyless Entry
Detect-and-go systems on Tucson, Santa Fe and Ioniq models.
Hyundai Transponder Keys
Chip-coded keys for older models using the standard immobiliser system.
Hyundai Proximity Keys
Hands-free unlocking as you approach the vehicle.
Hyundai EV Keys
Smart keys on Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and electric Kona using the standard SMK system.
Hyundai Vehicles Covered (Model & Year)
I cover the full Hyundai range across all the years these models have been on UK roads, including hybrid and electric models:
| Model | Years Covered | Common Key Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i10 | 2008–Present | Flip key / Smart Key |
| Hyundai i20 | 2008–Present | Flip key / Smart Key |
| Hyundai i30 | 2007–Present | Flip / Smart Key |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2004–Present | Smart Key / proximity |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001–Present | Smart Key / keyless |
| Hyundai Kona | 2017–Present | Smart Key / proximity |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 / 6 | 2021–Present | Smart Key (EV) |
| Hyundai ix35 / ix20 | 2010–2019 | Flip / Smart Key |
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2016–2022 | Smart Key |
Don't see your model or year? Call 07830249408 — I cover virtually the entire Hyundai range and will confirm your exact vehicle in under a minute.
Our Hyundai Auto Locksmith Services
Hyundai Key Replacement (Lost Keys)
Lost all your Hyundai keys? No original needed. Using your VIN and immobiliser data I create a complete replacement key on-site. See lost car keys.
Spare Hyundai Keys
A spare Hyundai key is the best way to avoid a future lockout. I cut and programme spares for all Hyundai models on-site — far cheaper than an emergency replacement later.
Hyundai EV & Hybrid Key Programming
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and electric Kona key programming uses the same SMK system as petrol models. No extra complexity or cost — same-day mobile service.
Hyundai Key Programming
Hyundai key programming via the SMK and immobiliser modules. My AUTEL equipment programmes new keys, syncs Smart Key fobs and resolves immobiliser faults — at your location.
Hyundai Key Fob Repairs
A Hyundai key fob that has stopped working often just needs a battery, button repair or reprogramming. I diagnose and repair before recommending a replacement.
Hyundai Broken Key Extraction
Snapped a Hyundai key in the door or barrel? I safely extract the broken blade and cut a fresh working key on-site.
Common Hyundai Issues We See
Across thousands of Hyundai callouts, certain faults come up again and again. If you're experiencing any of these, I can help:
Recent Hyundai Job — Exeter
Hyundai Tucson — Lost Only Key
A customer lost the only Smart Key to a 2020 Hyundai Tucson in Exeter. With no spare the car was completely inaccessible. I attended the same day, gained non-destructive entry, read the SMK immobiliser module, programmed a new Smart Key on-site, and deleted the missing key for security. The customer was back on the road the same afternoon — at a fraction of the Hyundai dealer quote and with no recovery vehicle required.
Main Dealer vs DB Car Keys
For most Hyundai 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 Hyundai Customers Say
“Lost the only key to my Hyundai Tucson in Exeter. Dean came out the same day, sorted a new Smart Key on-site and saved me a significant amount over the dealer quote. Brilliant service.”
— Google ReviewWhy Choose DB Car Keys for Your Hyundai?
Hyundai Expertise
Specialist knowledge of Hyundai SMK and immobiliser systems across petrol, hybrid and EV models.
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 Hyundai key and programming work.
Fast Response
Most Hyundai jobs completed on the same visit, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Professional Equipment
AUTEL and Xhorse diagnostic tools covering the full Hyundai and Kia range.
Hyundai Auto Locksmith Near Me
Looking for a Hyundai auto locksmith near you?
DB Car Keys is a fully mobile Hyundai specialist, so near me really does mean near you. Whether you need a Hyundai locksmith in Exeter, a Hyundai Tucson locksmith in Plymouth, a Hyundai locksmith in Taunton, or a Hyundai key specialist anywhere across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, I arrive with the equipment to programme Smart Keys on the spot.
Searches like "Hyundai key replacement near me" or "Hyundai Tucson key replacement Devon" all lead to the same place. Call 07830249408 for an honest ETA and a confirmed price. See my full area coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hyundai
Yes. Using your VIN and immobiliser data I create a complete new Hyundai key from scratch at your location. All old keys are deleted from the system for security.
Yes. The Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and electric Kona use the same SMK key system as the petrol range — same process, same equipment, no extra cost.
Yes. I access the immobiliser through the OBD port and programme a brand new Smart Key on-site with no original key present.
Yes. I programme Smart Keys for the Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona and the wider range. Read the SMK, programme the new key, test and hand over.
It depends on the model and key type. Call 07830249408 with your model and year for a confirmed price.
Yes. I programme genuine-quality keys to the same standard as a Hyundai dealership using professional AUTEL equipment — usually at a lower price and the same day.
Yes. This is usually a Smart Key communication fault or a failed transponder. I can diagnose it on-site, resync the key or programme a replacement.
Need a Hyundai Auto Locksmith Today?
Fast, mobile Hyundai key replacement, programming and lockout service across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Upfront pricing, 24/7 availability.