Auto locksmith & car key replacement
Lost your car keys, locked out of your vehicle, or need a spare cut and programmed? Find a verified auto locksmith in your area.
Pick your area to see verified auto locksmiths who cover it.
Car key and vehicle lock services
WHAT AN AUTO LOCKSMITH DOES
Auto locksmiths are the people to call for anything to do with car keys and vehicle locks — and most work mobile, coming to you wherever you're stuck. Here's what they handle:
Car key replacement
Lost or broken keys remade — including keyless and smart keys.Transponder & chip programming
Coding and programming chip keys and immobiliser keys to your car.Car lockout / vehicle unlock
Locked out with keys inside? A mobile unlock without damage.Spare keys cut
An extra key so you're never stranded again — cut and coded.Remote & fob repair
Fixing or replacing remote fobs and central-locking remotes.Ignition & lock repair
Jammed ignitions and worn vehicle locks repaired or replaced.
What will a car key cost?
Standard car keys start around R650; transponder and smart keys run higher. Get a quick estimate before you call.
Auto locksmiths by area
FIND ONE NEAR YOU
Pick your suburb to see verified locksmiths who cover your area — including car-key specialists.
Auto locksmith FAQs
Common questions
Can a locksmith make a new key if I've lost all of them?
Yes. An auto locksmith can cut and program a brand-new key even when no original is left — including transponder and keyless/smart keys — usually at your car, without needing the dealership.
How much does a replacement car key cost?
It depends heavily on your vehicle: a basic key is far cheaper than a transponder or smart/proximity key, which has to be coded to the car. For a realistic estimate for your vehicle, use our locksmith cost calculator →
Do they come to me, or do I go to them?
Most auto locksmiths are mobile and come to wherever you and your car are — at home, at work, or stranded roadside. A few also have a shop for walk-in key cutting.
Can they program a smart or keyless key?
Yes — a qualified auto locksmith can program transponder chips, remote fobs and keyless/proximity keys to your car, and replace a faulty remote.
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WHY SECURITY24
Every locksmith is checked for PSIRA registration — the legal requirement in South Africa — so you know who's cutting a key to your car.
PSIRA-registered checked
Mobile — they come to you