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What do auto locksmith services include?

When you book an auto locksmith through Airtasker, you can expect to work with someone who can help you with matters related to your car keys and locks. So before you panic over locking your keys in the boot, a broken key fob, or a key that’s stuck in the ignition, request a nearby car key locksmith through our platform. 

The following is a list of what you can typically expect an auto locksmith to cover:

Unlocking a car without the keys

If you’ve accidentally locked your keys in your car or misplaced them, a Tasker will use a variety of methods to open your car without damaging it. These include using a slim jim, wedges, Japanese Tool, or Auto Buster. 

If the keys are in the trunk, getting your keys back may be as simple as using the manual boot release or techniques that can temporarily override your trunk’s security (at least, long enough for you to get the keys). 

Key duplication or replacement

A local auto locksmith usually offers these services as well. When you request key duplication, they’ll use an existing key (preferably the original) and cut a duplicate. If you’re using a transponder key or smart key, this step may be followed by a bit of programming. These keys are designed to “respond” to the technology in your car.  

As for the key replacement, this may take a bit longer, depending on the type of car and car key you have. 

Fob replacement & transponder programming

Have you accidentally damaged your key fob or transponder key? Want to replace it to prevent unauthorized access? An auto locksmith can help. When you request key fob replacement through our platform, the car key locksmith will typically replace the fob, remove existing fobs from the car’s computer, and program your new fob so that it is the only one that your vehicle will respond to.  

Transponder programming is similar in the sense that your auto locksmith will do a bit of programming after cutting the new key. You can also request the Tasker to disable all existing transponder keys so that only the new key will work. 

Extracting snapped keys

Suppose your car key gets stuck in a lock or snaps off unexpectedly while in the ignition switch; an auto locksmith can help. They may use special extraction tools and lubricant to retrieve the broken key. After this, you can request a new key or even ask the locksmith to fox the wonky lock or ignition.

Ignition repair

If your keys open the doors but won’t start the vehicle, it may be time to consult an auto locksmith. They may replace the ignition lock, the ignition lock cylinder, or the ignition switch. Or, you can opt to have them rekey your ignition, which can be easier than replacing the entire ignition cylinder (or using a separate key for your doors or starting your car).  

If these fixes still don’t work, consider contacting a mobile mechanic or car service specialist near you.

Recent Auto Locksmith tasks in South Adelaide

Car key cut and reprogrammed

$250

Reynella SA, Australia

17th Mar 2024

The car key is damaged and needs replacing and reprogramming.

Car locked out

$80

Panorama SA, Australia

31st Oct 2023

Daihatsu sirion 2004 , vertical lock - Due date: Before Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Car key lost peugeot 2005 model

$200

Trott Park SA 5158, Australia

26th Jan 2023

Lost my key peugeot 2005 year model 307

Replacement of 2 locks - front door and back door/ shed / and carport

$250

Morphett Vale SA, Australia

22nd Jan 2023

Moved into previously tenanted property. Feel like I need to change some locks as a result. Dead locks front and back door. Shed locked and now wont open with key. Car port door doesn't seem to have a key. Possible screen door as well. - Due date: Flexible

Car key cutting

$450

Morphett Vale SA, Australia

24th Apr 2022

Need someone to come out to Morphett vale and cut a key for my VY and my foes escape

2nd fix carpentry/ Door latch install

$75

Hove SA 5048, Australia

26th Jun 2021

Door jams and latch to be installed on western cedar internal door

Carporch into main entrance

$1,000

Park Holme, South Australia, Australia

15th Jun 2021

to turn current carporch to main entrance

I need auto locksmith

$250

Aldinga Beach SA, Australia

27th Apr 2021

Lost ve ss ute keys and need replacement keys supplied + cut and programmed to car

I need auto locksmith

$100

Edwardstown SA, Australia

23rd Mar 2021

The ignition barrel broke. Have taken it out but there's a bit stuck in there. Just need that taken out so we can put the new one in

Automotive locksmith

$50

Pasadena SA, Australia

17th Mar 2021

Key locked in boot on Marion Road. 2008 Toyota Camry. Looking for a locksmith able to help out.

I need auto locksmith

$300

Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia

25th Feb 2021

2005 toyota echo 2 door. 2 button keyfob with transponder. buttons never worked and manual key open now not working. either on drivers drivers side or passenger doors barrels may need replacing. door actuators (at least drivers side) may need replacing. But hard to know. two new keys with transponders would be good.

Need A Carpenter

$75

Glenelg SA, Australia

2nd Nov 2020

Hi, I need a carpenter or lock smith to install a door handle on a front door and put a few posters up.

I need auto locksmith

$250

Aldinga Beach SA 5173, Australia

15th Mar 2020

Spare keys for chrysler neon 200 and holden barina 2006 TK. I have keys just beed spares.