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Contact us with any lock emergency 24 Hours a day 365 days a year

Domestic, commercial, Vehicles, Garage
or alarm

T: 01482 323489
M: 07878307660

We are a Hull based professional 24 hour locksmiths, our emergency locksmith services come with a target response time of 1 hour and we only charge from time of arrival.

All work provided by peace of mind security is guaranteed; we will not let you down! We know your lock and alarm emergencies are likely to happen during unsociable hours and we will always be there when you need us most...

Car Keys & Remote Key Fobs

How we can help with your key cutting requirements

We can cut new car keys at your home or place of work or you can come to our shop, we can help if:

* You Have lost your keys
* You need extra keys
* Your key is bent or nearly snapped
* If you only have one remote that does not always work
* You have locked your key in your car or boot

We are able to cover all makes and models so call today to save money on main dealer prices.

We also work alongside the AA, RAC and Greenflag to offer assistance to their customers who require help with lost, stolen or broken car keys.

A guide to Car Keys and Remote Controls

Most modern car keys are three keys in one:

1. A mechanical key will release the steering lock
2. A coded 'electronic transponder chip' is read by the car when the key is inserted in the ignition
3. A remote control will unlock the doors and turn off the alarm

These keys are secure but are also expensive and time consuming to replace if lost or broken. Treat keys as you would expensive jewellery – keep them in a safe/secure place.

A guide to Transponder Keys

Electronic, coded transponder chips embedded in the plastic body of the key were introduced from 1995. The chip is passive, so it doesn't need a battery – the code is read when you turn the key in the ignition, if the transponder chip is broken or missing, the engine won't start.

You will need us if you wish to replace your key; we will have to reprogramme the immobiliser's control unit to recognise the new key code. .

Master Keys.

Many early cars were supplied with a 'master key' (often red), which was not intended for normal use. We can use the master key to programme a new or replacement key for the car...

* Unfortunately, if you damage or lose the master key it could cost alot of money to replace.
* Car manufacturers have virtually stopped using master keys. They now hold car-specific security information in a central database, which we use when reprogramming the car and a replacement key.
* If you're buying a used car, check the handbook. Make sure you get all the keys including a master key if necessary. .

Rolling Codes.

Early transponders used 'fixed codes' – the key sends exactly the same coded signal every time it's used...

* Keys with 'rolling codes', which means the transponder code changes every time the key is used, were introduced from 1999 and are now very common.
* These should be virtually impossible to copy; they offer improved security but they're even more expensive to replace if lost.
* Time and cost vary from manufacturer to manufacturer – if you have lost yours or need a replacement please get in touch
* The key might be even more expensive to replace if it includes a remote control for operating central locking and the alarm. .

Remote Controls.

More that 90% of all new cars are now supplied with a remote control to unlock the doors and turn off the alarm. This is very convenient, but not without it's problems...

* Some use infrared but most use a radio transmitter to send a coded signal to a receiver on the car.
* The operating frequency (418Mhz or 433.92Mhz) is close to those used by MoD communication, radio amateurs and other common applications.
* Interference can occur and in extreme cases the car can't be unlocked.
* Modern cars are generally now much less likely to suffer from radio interference but the problem remains for older cars, particularly those built before 1995.