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.
Call us or fill in the quick quote form. Tell us your Cornwall postcode, tank type, and when you need the job done.
We match you with a vetted, licensed car locksmith specialist working near you in Cornwall. No cowboys, guaranteed.
Your matched specialist arrives, empties the tank, and disposes of the waste at a licensed facility. 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 learn about local septic services 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.)