Auto Locksmith Services in Wigan, Keys Replaced, Programmed and Cut
Locked Out carries out seven auto locksmith services at the vehicle, from replacing a lost key when none are left to opening a car with the keys locked inside.
Prices start from £80 for a spare key or a lockout, from £120 for a new ignition barrel and from £135 for a lost key, with no VAT added to any job.
- SERMI approved auto locksmith
- All car makes covered
- Open 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- No VAT added to any job
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What a Mobile Auto Locksmith Does
An auto locksmith works on vehicle keys, locks and ignitions, which is a different trade from the locksmith who works on house doors. The work splits into three jobs that cover almost every call.
The first is making keys, whether that is a spare copied from a working key or a completely new key when every key is lost. The second is entry, which means opening a vehicle without damaging the door, the lock or the glass. The third is repair, which covers snapped keys taken out of locks and ignitions and worn ignition barrels replaced and coded to the keys you already carry.
- Keys are cut in the van, on a machine that reads the blade or cuts from the key code.
- Keys are programmed through the vehicle diagnostic socket, or on the bench when a module has to be read directly.
- Entry is made with purpose built tools rather than force, so nothing is broken to get the door open.
- A lost key is deleted from the vehicle memory, so the key that went missing no longer starts the engine.
Auto Locksmith Services and Starting Prices
Every price below is a starting price. The figure moves with the make, the model, the year, the type of key the vehicle uses and whether a working key is left.
| Service | Starting price | What sets the final figure |
|---|---|---|
| Lost car key replacement | From £135 | The key type, the make and whether the vehicle needs bench programming |
| Spare car keys | From £80 | The key type, and whether the remote and the blade are one unit |
| Locked out of car | From £80 | The lock type and where the vehicle is parked |
| Car key programming | Priced by key type | Transponder, remote or keyless smart key, and the make |
| Car key cutting | Priced by key type | Standard blade, laser cut blade or cutting from the key code |
| Broken car key extraction | Quoted per job | Where the key snapped, and whether a new key is needed afterwards |
| New ignition barrel | From £120 | The make, and whether the new barrel is coded to the existing keys |
| Stolen car key replacement | From £135 | The key type, and the number of old keys that have to be deleted from the vehicle |
| Van and fleet keys | From £135 | The van make, the key system and whether the load area uses a separate key |
No VAT is added to any of these prices, because Locked Out is not VAT registered. A main dealer quote for the same replacement key commonly runs from about £250 to more than £400 with VAT included, and usually needs the vehicle at the dealership.
Which Service You Need
Three questions put almost every call into the right job before the van sets off.
Is a working key left?
A working key means a spare key job starting from £80. No working key at all means a lost key job starting from £135, because the vehicle has to be opened and the new key written in from nothing.
Where is the key now?
Keys locked inside the vehicle means entry work starting from £80. A key snapped in a door lock or an ignition means extraction, which is quoted once Paul sees where the blade sat.
Does the ignition turn?
A key that no longer turns, or turns and sticks, usually points at a worn ignition barrel rather than the key, which is a new barrel starting from £120 coded to your keys.
Vehicles and Makes Covered
All car makes are covered, along with vans, motorbikes and fleet vehicles. The make and the model year decide which programmer comes out of the van rather than whether the job can be done at all.
Newer vehicles are where SERMI approval matters, because the security data sits behind a manufacturer gateway. Locked Out is SERMI approved, so those vehicles are coded through the manufacturer route instead of being turned away.
- Cars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford, Vauxhall, Land Rover, Jaguar and Mini.
- Cars from Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, Dacia, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Seat, Skoda and Volvo.
- Cars from Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Suzuki and Mitsubishi.
- Vans including the Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Nissan Primastar and Volkswagen Transporter.
What Every Job Includes
The same things are true of every service on this page, whichever one you need.
- The work happens at the vehicle, at home, at work or at the roadside, so no recovery truck is needed.
- The starting price is confirmed on the phone before the visit, and no VAT is added to it.
- Proof of ownership is checked before any key is cut, and at the home address of the owner nothing further is needed.
- Every new key is tested on the doors, the boot and the ignition before the job is finished.
- The person who quotes the job is the person who carries it out, because Locked Out is one locksmith rather than a call centre.
The work is carried out by Paul Wright, who has run Locked Out since 2019 and worked as a mechanic before that. The about Locked Out page sets out the credentials, the cover and the equipment in the van.
Every Auto Locksmith Service in Detail
Each service has its own page with the process, the price factors, the makes it applies to and the questions drivers ask.
Lost car key replacement
From £135
A new key cut and programmed when no working key is left, and the lost key removed from the vehicle memory.
Read about lost car key replacementSpare car keys
From £80
A second key copied from your working key, cut and programmed at the vehicle while you wait.
Read about spare car keysLocked out of car
From £80
Entry with opening tools when the keys are locked inside, without forcing the door or the lock.
Read about locked out of carBroken car key extraction
Quoted per job
A snapped blade removed from the door lock or the ignition, with a new key cut where needed.
Read about broken car key extractionCar key programming
By key type
Transponder keys, remote keys and keyless smart keys paired to the vehicle.
Read about car key programmingCar key cutting
By key type
Standard and laser cut blades cut from a key, from the code or by decoding the lock.
Read about car key cuttingNew ignition barrel
From £120
A replacement barrel fitted and coded to the keys you already carry.
Read about new ignition barrelStolen car key replacement
From £135
A new key cut and programmed, with every old key deleted so a stolen key cannot start the vehicle again.
Read about stolen car key replacementVan and fleet keys
From £135
Keys for vans and fleet vehicles, cut and programmed where the vehicle is parked.
Read about van and fleet keysTowns These Services Cover
Every service on this page is carried out across the Wigan borough and the towns within 25 miles of it.
- Wigan districtsAshton in Makerfield, Orrell, Billinge, Hindley and Standish
- St Helens
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Preston
- Leyland
- Skelmersdale
- Chorley
- Leigh
The areas we cover page lists every other town inside the radius.
Read Before You Book a Service
These pages answer the questions that come up before a job is booked.
- Replacement car key cost by key type and by make.
- Types of car keys explained, from metal keys to smart keys.
- Car keys by make, from Audi to Volvo.
- Contact Locked Out for the number, the hours and the call back form.
Questions About Locked Out Auto Locksmith Services
How Much Does an Auto Locksmith Charge in Wigan?
Locked Out charges starting from £80 for a spare key or a lockout, from £120 for a new ignition barrel and from £135 for a lost key, with no VAT added. The exact figure depends on the make, the model, the year and the key type.
Can Every Service Be Done at the Roadside?
Yes, every service on this page is carried out at the vehicle. The key cutting machine, the key blanks and the programmers travel in the van, so a recovery truck is not needed.
How Long Does a Car Key Job Take?
Most jobs are finished in one visit. The time on site depends on the make and the key type, and the vehicle is tested before Paul leaves rather than being handed back untested.
Do You Cover Vans and Fleet Vehicles?
Yes, vans, motorbikes and fleet vehicles are covered in the same way as cars, and the price is set by the key the vehicle needs rather than by the size of the vehicle.
Which Service Do I Need if the Key Turns but Nothing Happens?
That is usually a key programming or transponder fault rather than a lock fault. Start with the key battery, and if nothing changes the vehicle needs reading to see whether the key is still recognised.
Is VAT Added to These Prices?
No, VAT is not added to any Locked Out price, because the business is not VAT registered. A main dealer quote includes VAT at 20 percent.
Do You Work on House and Business Locks?
No, Locked Out works on vehicles only. Car, van, motorbike and fleet keys, locks and ignitions are the whole of the work.
What Happens if the Job Cannot Be Done?
Paul says so on the phone before setting off whenever a vehicle or a key type is outside what the van can cover, rather than travelling out and charging for a job that cannot be finished.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Call with the make, model and year, and the job is identified on the phone.