From lost and broken keys to lockouts and ignition faults, AJ Auto Access handles every job at your vehicle. Alex is DBS checked, fully insured and uses dealer-level key programming equipment on cars and vans.
Six core auto locksmith services, all carried out at your home, workplace or roadside across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and north Leicestershire.
Broken, worn or faulty key? A replacement key is supplied, cut and programmed at your vehicle, including remote, flip and keyless smart keys.
View car key replacementNo working key left, or keys stolen? New keys are made from scratch and the missing keys are removed from the car so they cannot start it.
View lost car keysOnly one key? A spare is cut and coded while you wait, so a lost key never turns into an expensive all keys lost job.
View spare car keysKeys, remotes and proximity keys coded to your car through the OBD port, including many keys bought online.
View car key programmingKeys locked in the car or boot? Damage-free entry with specialist tools, for cars and light commercial vans.
View locked out of carKey stuck, will not turn or snapped in the barrel? Ignitions repaired or replaced with a matching key cut and programmed.
View ignition repairNot sure which service you need? Send Alex a photo of your key and your registration on WhatsApp for a clear quote.
Match your situation to the right service. If more than one applies, Alex can usually handle both on the same visit.
| Your situation | Service |
|---|---|
| I have lost every key, or my keys were stolen | Lost Car Keys |
| My key is broken, worn or the remote has failed | Car Key Replacement |
| I have one working key and want another | Spare Car Keys |
| I bought a key online and need it to work | Car Key Programming |
| My keys are locked inside the car or boot | Locked Out of Car |
| My key is stuck or will not turn in the ignition | Ignition Repair |
No towing and no garage visit. Keys are cut, programmed and tested wherever the car is parked.
Autel, Keytool Plus, Keytool Max and Lonsdor tools program keys through the OBD port.
Alex holds a basic check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and full public liability insurance.
You get a fixed price for your make, model and key type before any work starts.
From small hatchbacks to light commercial vans such as the Ford Transit.
Every key and repair is guaranteed for a year. Meet Alex to find out more.
An auto locksmith specialises in vehicle keys and locks, which is a very different job from a house locksmith. These are the points worth knowing before you book.
A house locksmith works on doors, windows and safes. An auto locksmith works on vehicles, which means cutting keys to car locks, programming transponder chips and remotes, and opening vehicles without damage. Most modern key jobs need diagnostic equipment that connects to the car, so it is worth choosing a specialist.
A main dealer usually needs the car brought to the workshop and may need to order the key in. A mobile auto locksmith brings the equipment to the car, so there is no recovery charge and most jobs are finished in a single visit. For a small number of very new models only the dealer can add keys, and a good locksmith will tell you that before booking.
Ask whether the locksmith is insured, whether they check proof of ownership, and whether their work is guaranteed. A locksmith who checks your documents is protecting you as well as themselves, because it stops keys being made for someone who does not own the car.
The price of any key job depends mainly on the make, model and year of the vehicle and the type of key. Share these details, along with your registration, and you should get a fixed quote before any work starts. Be wary of any price that changes once the work has begun.
The tools a locksmith carries decide which cars they can help. Alex uses Autel, Keytool Plus, Keytool Max and Lonsdor equipment, which covers a wide range of makes and key systems, from older transponder keys to modern keyless entry.
A worn key, a remote that only works sometimes or an ignition that sticks on cold mornings are all early warnings. Dealing with them while you still have a working key is almost always quicker and cheaper than waiting until the car will not start.
A locksmith based nearby can reach you sooner and knows the area well. Alex works from Long Eaton, between Nottingham and Derby, which keeps travel times short across both cities and the towns in between.
A key or repair should come with a written guarantee. Every key and repair from AJ Auto Access is covered by a 1-year warranty, and if anything is not right, a quick call or WhatsApp message is all it takes to get it looked at.
"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
"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
"Great service from Alex. Needed a second key for my van. Service was quick, professional and fairly priced."
SamSpare van key
Every service is available across Alex's full working area, from his base in Long Eaton just off Junction 25 of the M1.
Also Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Stapleford, Toton, Chilwell, Ilkeston, Hucknall, Arnold and Carlton.
Not sure if you are covered? Send your postcode on WhatsApp for a quick answer.
See every area we coverYes. Every service is carried out at your vehicle, whether that is at home, at work or at the roadside.
Yes. Alex works on cars and light commercial vans for every service listed on this page.
Call or send a WhatsApp message with your make, model, year and registration. You will get a clear, fixed quote before any work starts.
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm. Outside those hours, send a WhatsApp message and Alex will reply first thing.
Yes. Every key and repair comes with a 1-year warranty.
An auto locksmith specialises in vehicles. That means cutting car keys, programming chips and remotes, opening locked cars without damage and repairing ignitions, using equipment that connects to the car.
Yes. Alex can make and program a new key for most vehicles even when every key is lost, and removes the missing keys from the car at the same time.
Alex is based in Long Eaton and covers Nottingham, Derby, Beeston, West Bridgford, Spondon, Ilkeston, Loughborough and the surrounding towns and villages.
Yes. Alex checks proof of ownership, such as the V5C logbook or a finance agreement, plus photo ID before making keys. This protects you and your vehicle.
Yes. For example, Alex can open a locked car, replace a faulty key and add a spare in one visit, which saves you a second callout.
Call or WhatsApp Alex with your make, model and location for a clear quote.
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm · Saturday 8am to 4pm