Urgent
Emergency Locksmith
Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? On-site response within 30-60 minutes typically. Non-destructive entry where possible.
From £75Locked out of the car? Lost your only key? Need a spare cut and programmed? Auto locksmiths in our Cornwall network can usually fix it at the roadside — for a fraction of main-dealer prices.
If your car key is lost, broken, or won't start the engine, you've got three options: main dealer, breakdown service, or auto locksmith. An auto locksmith is almost always the cheapest and fastest — and they come to you rather than the other way around.
What an auto locksmith handles:
Typical Cornwall costs (2026):
Most Cornwall auto locksmiths cover all major makes: VW, Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mini. Tell us your make/model and reg and we'll match you with someone whose kit covers your vehicle.
Getting a reliable car locksmith specialist in Cornwall shouldn't be a headache. Here's how it works.
Fill in the quick quote form. Tell us your Cornwall postcode, the type of lock or door, and how urgently you need someone.
We match you with a vetted, DBS-checked car locksmith specialist working near you in Cornwall. No cowboys, guaranteed.
Your matched locksmith arrives, quotes before starting, and gets you back in or locked up properly. Sorted.
Need something other than car locksmith? We cover the full range of Cornwall locksmith work — emergencies, lock changes, car keys, commercial, and key cutting.
Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? On-site response within 30-60 minutes typically. Non-destructive entry where possible.
From £75Moved in, lost keys, post-burglary, or upgrading to BS3621? Full lock replacement on UPVC, composite or wooden doors — insurance-compliant.
From £80Locked out, lost the key, or need a spare cut and programmed? Mobile auto locksmith service — typically 50-70% cheaper than a main dealer.
From £75Master key systems, access control, restricted-profile cylinders, holiday-let smart locks. Survey and quote on site.
From £120Standard, mortice, dimple, high-security and restricted-profile keys. Most jobs cut while you wait.
From £3Prices depend on lock type, time of day, and access. Quotes given before any work starts.
Lockouts, snapped keys, broken locks. Daytime rate; out-of-hours premium £30-50.
Single cylinder or mortice replacement, parts inclusive. BS3621-compliant.
Spare cut + programmed. Lost-key replacement from £150 (no original needed).
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday callouts. Available where local capacity allows.
We cover the whole of Cornwall — find your nearest town to connect with a vetted local locksmith in your area.
Everything you need to know about car locksmith in Cornwall.
Spare key cut + programmed: £100-£250 depending on make. Lost key replacement (no spare): £150-£400. Premium brands (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Land Rover) cost more due to specialist equipment. Compare to main dealer prices of £300-£800+ for the same job.
Yes, in most cases. Auto locksmiths can read the key code from the lock (or sometimes the ECU), cut a new mechanical key, and program transponder/immobiliser data. Some very high-security systems (newer Land Rover, some Tesla) may still require dealer involvement.
Roadside: typically 30-90 minutes per key. Faster for older models; slower for premium brands with multi-stage immobiliser pairing. The locksmith comes to you (home, work, breakdown location) — no need to tow.
Most cover the mainstream makes — Ford, VW, Vauxhall, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Mini. Specialist or premium brands (Land Rover, Porsche, Tesla, some Maserati/Ferrari) may have fewer covering specialists in Cornwall. Tell us your make/model and we'll confirm availability.
Yes, almost always. Auto locksmiths use lock pick tools, bypass tools, or air wedges to open the door without damage. The locked-keys-inside scenario is typically resolved in 15-30 minutes for £75-£120, no damage. (If keys are lost rather than locked inside, that's a separate fee for the replacement key itself.)