Areas We Cover Across the East Midlands
AJ Auto Access is a fully mobile auto locksmith based in Long Eaton, just off Junction 25 of the M1. From there Alex covers Nottingham, Derby, Erewash and north Leicestershire, and comes to your vehicle wherever it is parked.
A Mobile Auto Locksmith Right in the Middle of the East Midlands
If you are looking for an auto locksmith near me anywhere between Nottingham and Derby, AJ Auto Access is likely close by. Long Eaton sits almost exactly between the two cities, next to the M1, the A52 and the A50. That central base means Alex can reach both cities, the Erewash towns and north Leicestershire without long journeys, which keeps waiting times down for every customer.
Every service is available in every area on this page. Car key replacement, lost keys, spare keys, key programming, lockouts and ignition repair are all carried out at your vehicle, using dealer-level equipment including Autel, Keytool Plus, Keytool Max and Lonsdor tools.
The five busiest areas each have their own page with local detail. For everywhere else, the list below shows the towns and villages Alex covers regularly. If your area is not listed, send your postcode on WhatsApp, as Alex may still be able to help.
At a glance
- Based in Long EatonNext to M1 Junction 25
- 52 towns and villagesNotts, Derbyshire and Leicestershire
- Mon to SatMon to Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 4pm
- DBS checked and insuredProof of ownership checked on every job
- 1-year warrantyOn every key and repair
Our Main Service Areas
These five areas each have their own page with local detail, postcodes and nearby towns.
All 52 Towns and Villages We Cover
Grouped by region, with the postcode district for each area. Every service is available everywhere on this list.
Long Eaton and Erewash
7 areas · NG10, DE7, DE72, DE75Alex's home patch, where arrival times are usually the quickest of all.
Long EatonNG10
Alex's base, so spare keys and lockouts here are often sorted very quickly.
SandiacreNG10
Next to Junction 25 of the M1, only minutes from Long Eaton.
IlkestonDE7
A market town north of Long Eaton, covered for every service at home or work.
HeanorDE75
North of Ilkeston, covered for lost keys, spares and lockouts.
DraycottDE72
A village on the A6005 between Long Eaton and Derby.
BreastonDE72
A short drive from Long Eaton, close to Junction 25.
MorleyDE7
A rural village between Derby and Ilkeston.
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
21 areas · NG2 to NG16The city of Nottingham and the Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe and Ashfield towns around it.
NottinghamNG1
The city centre and every suburb, with its own detailed page.
BeestonNG9
Town centre, university and tram line, with its own page.
West BridgfordNG2
South of the Trent by Trent Bridge, with its own page.
StaplefordNG9
On the A52, a few minutes from Long Eaton.
TotonNG9
Home of the Toton Lane tram park and ride.
ChilwellNG9
On Alex's direct route between Long Eaton and Beeston.
BramcoteNG9
Residential streets and Bramcote Hills near the A52.
WollatonNG8
Around Wollaton Hall and the ring road.
CliftonNG11
The estate, the NTU campus and the Clifton South tram stop.
RuddingtonNG11
A village on the A60 near Rushcliffe Country Park.
EastwoodNG16
On the A610 north west of Nottingham.
KimberleyNG16
Near Junction 26 of the M1.
AwsworthNG16
A village between Kimberley and Ilkeston.
GiltbrookNG16
Including the busy Giltbrook Retail Park.
NuthallNG16
Next to the A610 and Junction 26.
HucknallNG15
At the northern end of the tram line on the A611.
ArnoldNG5
A large town on the A60 north of the city.
CarltonNG4
East Nottingham, including Netherfield and its retail park.
GedlingNG4
Gedling village, Mapperley Plains and Colwick.
CotgraveNG12
A town south east of Nottingham near its country park.
Radcliffe-on-TrentNG12
A village east of the city along the A52.
Derby and Its Suburbs
11 areas · DE1 to DE24, DE72The city of Derby and the suburbs and villages on its edges.
DerbyDE1
The city centre, Pride Park and every suburb, with its own page.
SpondonDE21
East Derby on the A52, with its own page.
ChaddesdenDE21
Just off the A52, close to the Meteor Centre.
OakwoodDE21
A large estate in the north east of the city.
MickleoverDE3
A western suburb along the A516.
LittleoverDE23
Close to the Royal Derby Hospital.
AllestreeDE22
A northern suburb near Allestree Park.
AlvastonDE24
London Road and the Raynesway business area.
BorrowashDE72
On the A6005 just east of Spondon.
OckbrookDE72
A village just north of Borrowash.
Little EatonDE21
A village just north of the city on the A61.
Trent Villages and South Derbyshire
4 areas · DE72, DE73Villages along the River Trent, the canal and the A50.
ShardlowDE72
A canal village by the A50 and Junction 24.
Aston-on-TrentDE72
A village between Shardlow and Weston-on-Trent.
Weston-on-TrentDE72
A riverside village south of Derby.
MelbourneDE73
A market town south of Derby, near Staunton Harold.
Amber Valley
2 areas · DE5, DE56Market towns north of Derby along the A6 and A38.
BelperDE56
A mill town on the A6 north of Derby.
RipleyDE5
A market town on the A38 and A610.
North West Leicestershire and Charnwood
7 areas · DE74, LE11, LE12, LE65, LE67Towns south of the Trent, around the M1 and East Midlands Airport.
Castle DoningtonDE74
Close to the airport and Junction 24 of the M1.
KegworthDE74
A village right beside the M1 and the airport.
East Midlands AirportDE74
Airport car parks and nearby business parks.
LoughboroughLE11
A university town on the A6 and M1, where Alex has made keys before.
ShepshedLE12
West of Loughborough near Junction 23.
CoalvilleLE67
A town in North West Leicestershire on the A511.
Ashby-de-la-ZouchLE65
A market town on the A42.
The Main Roads Alex Covers
Being next to the M1 and the A52 means short journeys to most of the East Midlands.
Junctions 23 to 26, from Loughborough and Shepshed to Nottingham and Kimberley.
Brian Clough Way, linking Derby, Spondon, Long Eaton, Stapleford, Nottingham and West Bridgford.
Towards Shardlow, Aston-on-Trent and the South Derbyshire villages.
North west Nottingham, Eastwood, Kimberley, Hucknall and Ripley.
North of Derby towards Belper, Ripley and Little Eaton.
North West Leicestershire, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville.
Services Available in Every Area
Every service is carried out at your vehicle, wherever it is parked.
What Customers Say
"Excellent service! Alex came out quickly and sorted a new spare key for my car for a great price, highly recommend."
Sharon N.Spare car key
"Key got stuck in ignition with engine on, Alex was really easy to get hold of and came out to me that evening. Got the key out and ordered the new part required, fitted a few days later all for a good price."
Stuart W.Ignition repair
"Great service from Alex. Needed a second key for my van. Service was quick, professional and fairly priced."
SamVan key
Areas Covered Questions
Which areas do you cover?
Alex covers 52 towns and villages across Nottingham, Derby, Erewash and north Leicestershire, including Nottingham, Derby, Beeston, West Bridgford, Spondon, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Hucknall, Arnold, Loughborough and Castle Donington.
Is there an auto locksmith near me?
If you are anywhere between Nottingham, Derby and Loughborough, Alex is likely close by. He is based in Long Eaton next to Junction 25 of the M1. Send your postcode on WhatsApp to check.
Do you charge more for areas further away?
You get a clear, fixed quote before any work starts, which takes your location into account. There are no surprises once Alex arrives.
My town is not on the list. Can you still help?
Possibly. The list shows the areas Alex covers regularly, but he may be able to reach nearby towns too. Send your postcode and he will confirm.
Are all services available in every area?
Yes. Car key replacement, lost keys, spare keys, key programming, lockouts and ignition repair are available in every area listed.
Do you cover East Midlands Airport?
Yes. Alex covers the airport and its car parks, plus Castle Donington and Kegworth nearby.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm. Outside those hours, send a WhatsApp message and Alex will reply first thing.
Do I need to bring the car to you?
No. AJ Auto Access is fully mobile. Alex comes to your home, workplace or the roadside wherever the vehicle is parked.
Not Sure if You Are Covered?
Send your postcode on WhatsApp or give Alex a call, and he will confirm straight away.
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm · Saturday 8am to 4pm