Urgent
Emergency Locksmith
Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? A local locksmith can often reach town addresses within the hour. Non-destructive entry where possible.
From £75Locked out of the car? Lost your only key? Need a spare cut and programmed? A mobile auto locksmith can usually fix it at the roadside, for a fraction of main-dealer prices. Here’s what it costs and what to ask.
We’re still launching in Cornwall and may not have a local locksmith for you yet. Tell us what you need; your confirmation email says straight away what happens next.
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. Give the locksmith your make, model and reg when you call, so they can confirm their kit covers your vehicle.
We’re an independent guide, not a locksmith. These are the honest options; if you’re locked out right now, use the first one.
Locked out? This is the fast route. The Master Locksmiths Association lists its member companies online, searchable by postcode, so you can call a locksmith based near you directly.
Ask the locksmith for ID when they arrive and a fixed price before they start. Ask whether they’re an MLA member, and be wary of national call-centre numbers posing as local firms. For lock changes, ask for BS3621 or TS007-rated parts if your insurance needs them.
Not urgent? Tell us what you need. We’re still looking for Cornish locksmiths to work with, so we may not have one for your area yet; your confirmation email says straight away what happens next. If we do have one, we’ll tell you who before sharing anything, and locksmiths may pay us for introductions.
Need something other than car locksmith? Our guides cover the full range of Cornwall locksmith work — emergencies, lock changes, car keys, commercial, and key cutting.
Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? A local locksmith can often reach town addresses within the hour. 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 £3Typical 2026 starting prices in Cornwall. These are guides, not quotes: always agree a price with the locksmith 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.
Find your nearest town guide for typical prices and local tips.
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. Give your make and model when you call and the locksmith will confirm.
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.)