Bournemouth Car Key Company / Croma Locksmiths
827 - 829 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2BE
Tel: 01202 465 055
Bournemouth Car Key Company supply, cut, program and repair vehicle keys. We make keys on site when all keys are lost and open locked cars if you accidentally lock your keys in the cabin or boot. We also supply and install a wide range of vehicle locks and ancillary security products. Think of us as a similar business to a household locksmith but specifically for vehicles. We have a modern showroom and workshop located in the Moordown area of Bournemouth and run a mobile service in all BH postcode areas. You can buy from our range of vehicle security devices both in-store and from our online shop.
We have recently moved next door to our Parent Company, Croma Locksmiths, who we work closely with to ensure that we can cover all of your Locksmith and Security requirements. Croma Locksmiths are the largest supplier of specialist Keys and Locks in the South with their Head Quarters located in Whiteley, Hampshire. We have several outlets across the south coast including Ascot, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Brighton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester. All of our branches offer counter sales and a full cutting service for all types of Keys and Vehicle Keys, whilst also covering Locks, Safes, Ironmongery, UPVC, Security Shutters / Grilles / Doors. We are proud to say that, "If we can't cut the key, who can?".
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LOST CAR KEYS REPLACED
We all do it from time to time, we get back from a shopping trip or a day at the beach to find we have lost our car keys! Don't worry. As skilled automotive locksmiths we can come to your vehicle, make a new key and program it into your car so that you are back on the road again. We cover 85% of vehicle models and are much quicker and less expensive than having your car recovered to the vehicle dealer.
THE METHODS WE USE
First, we pick & decode a door lock
This enables us to work out the correct dimensions of the metal blade part of your key so that it turns in the locks on your vehicle. We have several very large databases of key types and bitting information we can use as confirmation of the readings we establish and carry the largest stocks of both genuine and aftermarket vehicle keys in the area.
Next, we cut the metal key blade on a CNC machine
We input the correct cutting information into a bespoke CNC key cutting machine that is in our mobile workshop and cut the key blade. We can cut both side-cut and track keys (commonly known as Laser keys).
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Our machines are very sophisticated and will cut the key blade to original manufacturer's dimensions, with no wear.
Finally, we program the immobiliser chip and remote into your car
The last steps are to program the immobiliser chip inside your new key into the ECU (electronic control unit) on your vehicle so that the engine will start. Then we do the same with the remote part of the key if there is one so that you can lock and unlock the car from a distance and switch the alarm on and off if you have one.
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Some vehicles have a PIN code or immobiliser code to allow us access to the ECU. We will advise if we need to order the code when you make your initial enquiry.
So, if you have lost all your car keys and are unable to open or drive your car, please do give us a call and we quote for the job and get things underway if you decide to go ahead. We cover 85% of vehicles.
MOBILE AREA OF COVERAGE