Auto Locksmith DurhamLocked out?
Lost all your keys?
We come to you.
Kennedy's Car Keys — mobile auto locksmiths covering Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead and the wider North East. Car key replacement for all makes and models, even when every key is lost. Roadside, driveway, anywhere.
- 10+
- Years experience
- All
- Makes & models
- 24/7
- Emergency callout
- No
- Call-out charge
Get a fixed price in minutes
Pop in your details and send them straight to us by email or WhatsApp — we'll come back with a firm price and an ETA, usually within minutes.
What North East drivers say.
"Thank you once again Kennedys car keys for providing us with a replacement key for our Dacia Duster. Made an appointment, arrived on time and he was knowledgeable, and a very pleasant person, would highly recommend his services."
"Absolutely fantastic service received yesterday, I was in need of a key fob cut and coded for my van and the job was completed no problem at all I can't recommend Kennedys Car Keys enough."
"Absolutely fantastic service received yesterday, I was in need of a key fob cut and coded for my van and the job was completed no problem at all I can't recommend Kennedys Car Keys enough"
"Arrived on time to do a spare key for my Volvo V40 at a price i was extremely happy with , spot on service."
"Can't recommend highly enough. Called up this morning first thing and by 11am they were out and had two new keys sorted for my mums Corsa. Fast, efficient and great value. I'll be getting back in touch in the new year for two keys for my own car. Great service"
"I needed a spare remote keyfob for a VW caddy. Turned up up on time on a Sunday and was reasonably priced. He showed me the new key working before leaving. would use again no issue"
"I Highly recommend Kennedys car keys auto locksmith I needed a 2nd key and he was very quick to reply which was very helpful when he arrived the next day at the arranged time he explained how things would work with regards to the key cutting he did such a fantastic job and only took half an hour would highly recommend him to all my family and friends he is a very nice person thank you for what you have done"
"Great service sorted my key out in good time."
"great service, reliable and very pleasant … turned up with very short notice … thank you ."
"Recently got a new key made and can't recommend enough. It was done quickly and for a great price. Thanks again!"
"Done a fob for my BMW. Great service, quick and easy. Thanks mate."
"Great service, made me a new key for a Kia. Very reliable"
"Highly recommend, made spare key for Citroen. Quick and easy service."
100% recommend
Based on 11 recommendations on Facebook
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View on GoogleOpening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Emergency callout available
Service areas
- DurhamDH1–DH9, DL
- SunderlandSR1–SR8
- GatesheadNE8–NE11, NE16
- Wider NENE1–NE7, NE12–NE46, TS24–TS29
Whatever the problem, we've cut it before.
All Keys Lost
Lost every key to your car? We generate fresh keys on-site for almost any vehicle, with no need to recover the original.
Spare Keys Cut & Coded
From £130. Spare keys and remotes programmed at your home or work.
Emergency Lockout
Locked out of your car or van? We open vehicles without damage across all areas — fast response, no call out charge.
Key Fob Repair
Broken buttons, cracked cases, water damage — most fobs repaired the same day.
Non-Start Diagnostics
Immobiliser fault? Key not recognised? We diagnose and fix transponder issues fast.
Lock Repair & Replacement
Damaged door locks, snapped keys in ignition, broken barrels — repaired or replaced.
Ignition Repair & Replacement
Worn or seized ignition barrels, snapped keys in the switch, or electrical faults — repaired or replaced on-site.
Vans & Light Commercial
Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro, Crafter — full key & lock service for trade vehicles.
Replacement keys by car brand.
Pick your make for brand-specific key types and programming details.
- Ford keys
- Vauxhall keys
- Ford Transit keys
- Nissan keys
- BMW keys
- Mercedes-Benz keys
- Jaguar & Land Rover keys
- Volkswagen keys
- Audi keys
- Kia keys
- Hyundai keys
- Peugeot & Citroën keys
- Renault & Dacia keys
- Toyota keys
Jobs we've completed.
A small sample of cars and vans we've sorted across Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead and the wider North East — from spare keys to all-keys-lost.
Jaguar XJ — smart key
Sunderland
Ford Puma — spare key
Durham
Suzuki Ignis — all keys lost
Gateshead
Ford Transit — flip key
Northumberland
Ford Focus — replacement key
Durham
Ford Fiesta — spare cut & coded
Sunderland
Ford Focus — lost key
Gateshead
Vauxhall remotes — repaired & coded
Workshop
Three steps. Back driving today.
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Call or WhatsApp
Send us your reg, make and model. We'll quote upfront — no surprises.
- 02
We come to you
Driveway, roadside, supermarket car park. Bring everything needed for the job.
- 03
Back on the road
Most jobs done in under an hour. Pay on completion — card or cash.
Areas we cover across the North East.
Durham-based and mobile every day across Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead and the wider NE postcodes — plus every surrounding town and village.
Durham
+84 more
Sunderland
+54 more
Gateshead
+37 more
Wider NE
+64 more
Not sure if you're in our area? We travel further than you'd think — and there's no call-out charge.
Straight answers.
Can you really make a key if I've lost every one?
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Yes. With modern diagnostic kit we can generate a brand-new working key on almost any vehicle, even with no original key present. Some prestige models take longer, but it's nearly always possible roadside.
How much does a spare car key cost?
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Spare keys start from £130. The final quote depends on the vehicle and key type, and we confirm it by phone or WhatsApp before travelling.
Do you work on all makes and models?
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Yes — from Ford, Vauxhall and VW through to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Land Rover, BYD and most vans. If we can't help, you don't pay.
How quickly can you get to me?
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Within the core Durham / Sunderland / Gateshead area we aim for under 60 minutes. Out-of-hours and weekend callouts are available.
Do I need to be at home?
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No — we work wherever the car is. Roadside, work car park, shopping centre, anywhere safe to park.
Stuck right now?
Get in touch.
One call or message. Honest quote. We're usually with you before the kettle's boiled.