Professional Mobile Auto Locksmith Serving All of Leeds
Ian Wilson started 24hr Auto Locksmith Leeds after 10 years working in vehicle electronics, key programming, and automotive security systems. Growing up surrounded by mechanics, he developed a deep understanding of how cars work and the electronics behind modern vehicle security.
Before specialising in locksmithing, Ian spent years in mobile phone repair, building hands on skills in circuit board diagnostics, soldering, and fault finding that most auto locksmiths do not have. This means we handle complex immobiliser faults, EEPROM level key programming, and circuit board repairs.
The locksmith who comes to your car is DBS checked and individually insured with public liability insurance. No VAT is added, so you pay 15 to 20% less than any national firm or main dealer.
Car Locksmith Services in Leeds
Car locksmith services in Leeds are all done at your car by a mobile auto locksmith, with no recovery, no dealership and no delays.
Typical Prices for an Auto Locksmith in Leeds
An auto locksmith in Leeds charges starting from £65 for a vehicle lockout, £85 for a spare or replacement car key, £95 for a remote key fob and £145 when all keys are lost, with no VAT added.
All prices include labour, parts and programming, and the price is fixed before work begins. The auto locksmith cost in Leeds for every job, and what moves it, is set out in the auto locksmith cost in Leeds guide.
Against a main dealer. Dealers often charge £250 to £1,000 plus VAT and need the car brought in. We come to you, same day, no VAT.
Prices vary by make, model and year. Call 07724214298 for a free quote.
Recent Jobs Completed Across Leeds
Recent jobs completed across Leeds are listed below, each done at the car on the same day.
Lost only key, no spare. New key cut and programmed using Autel IM608 Pro II. All old codes deleted. Same day.
2 new keys for Citroën Dispatch van. Both tested before handover. Same day service.
All keys lost. Non destructive entry, then new key cut and programmed on site. Back on road within the hour.
The Equipment We Use at Your Door
The equipment we use at your door is the same class of equipment main dealers use, carried in the van so most jobs are finished at the car.
All in one key programming and immobiliser tool. Covers most modern vehicles via the diagnostic port.
Professional key programming platform with very broad vehicle coverage.
Transponder chip programming, remote generation, and key cloning across a wide range.
Specialist immobiliser and EEPROM programming for vehicles where OBD alone is not possible.
Professional key cutting machine. Standard, laser, and tibbe keys cut on site.
Xhorse VVDI Prog, Autel XP400 Pro, microscope, soldering station. Complex jobs most locksmiths cannot do.
Six tools in one van means key programming, key cutting and EEPROM work are all done on the same visit.
Why Leeds Drivers Choose Us Over a Main Dealer
Leeds drivers choose us over a main dealer because a dealer needs the car brought in, parts ordered and a workshop slot, often taking days, while we come to the car the same day with no VAT.
AUTEL, Smart Pro, ABRITES, OBDSTAR, Xhorse, at your door.
Complex immobiliser jobs most locksmiths cannot do.
On a £200 job that is £40 saved vs any national firm.
Home, work, or roadside across Leeds. No recovery.
| 24hr Auto Locksmith Leeds | Main Dealer | National Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come to you | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Same day | ✓ Yes | ✗ Days | Sometimes |
| No VAT | ✓ Yes | ✗ 20 per cent VAT added | ✗ 20 per cent VAT added |
| Price | Starting from £85 | £250 to £1,000 plus VAT | Varies |
| Response | Can be around 30 minutes | Days | Varies |
| EEPROM | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Varies |
| No recovery | ✓ Yes | ✗ Required | ✓ Yes |
Mobile Auto Locksmith in All Leeds LS Postcodes
Our mobile auto locksmith service covers every area of Leeds. From LS1 city centre to LS27 Morley and LS26 Rothwell and arrival can be around 30 minutes.
We regularly attend callouts around Leeds Station, White Rose Centre, Headingley Stadium, Morley town centre, and industrial estates across LS11 and LS27. Whether you are in Roundhay, Garforth, or near the M62, every part of Leeds is covered.
VIEW ALL LEEDS AREAS →What Else Should You Know Before You Call an Auto Locksmith in Leeds?
What else you should know before you call an auto locksmith in Leeds comes down to five things, keys locked inside, every key lost, when no locksmith is needed, the main dealer route and advice from Ian on the call itself.
Keys Locked Inside the Car
Locked keys in the car, with the keys inside and the doors shut, are the most common call, and the car is opened without damage starting from £65. Call 999 first if a child or a pet is inside on a warm day.
The guide on locked keys in the car explains who to call first.
Every Key Lost and No Spare
Every key lost and no spare means a new key is made from the VIN and the lost keys are deleted, starting from £145, with the V5C logbook and photo ID checked first. What happens when all keys are lost is set out step by step.
The guide to what happens when all keys are lost walks through the visit.
When You Do Not Need a Locksmith
When you do not need a locksmith is when the fob has only a flat car key battery, which costs a few pounds and takes five minutes to change yourself. Try the spare key and a new battery before you call.
The guide to car key battery replacement shows which cell your fob takes.
Auto Locksmith or Main Dealer
An auto locksmith or main dealer can both make most keys, and the locksmith does it at the car the same day with no VAT. A key fault still under the manufacturer warranty is the one case where the dealer can be the better route.
A full side by side of auto locksmith or main dealer compares the price and the wait.
Advice From Ian Wilson Before You Call
Ian Wilson, who runs 24hr Auto Locksmith Leeds, gives one piece of advice before you call, which is to have the registration ready.
“Read me the registration and tell me what the car is doing. With those two things I can give you the price on the call and bring the right key, so the job is done in one visit.”
Ian Wilson, mobile auto locksmith, 24hr Auto Locksmith Leeds
Trusted by Drivers Across Leeds
Trusted by drivers across Leeds, 24 Hr Auto Locksmith is rated 5.0 from 9 Google reviews.
Car lockout. Price rated great by the reviewer.
Coded key copying. Price rated great, £200 to £250.
Coded key copying. Price rated great, £100 to £150.
The full reviews, in the customers' own words, are on the 24 Hr Auto Locksmith Google profile, rated 5.0 from 9 Google reviews in October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about an auto locksmith in Leeds are answered below, and anything else gets a price in 60 seconds on the phone.
07724214298Locked Out or Lost Your Keys in Leeds?
Call us for a price in 60 seconds, with arrival that can be around 30 minutes. No VAT and no call out fee.