Car Keys Solutions

Car Keys Solutions: 24/7 mobile auto locksmith in London and the South East of England

Car Keys Solutions is an auto locksmith company operating a mobile fleet 24 hours a day, every day, across Greater London and the surrounding counties, with additional UK-wide support for specialist services. The company presents itself as a firm with over 17 years of experience and dealer-level equipment, and claims to have more than 8,000 reviews on Trustpilot, where it holds an "Excellent" rating. Its work combines emergency assistance with the installation of security systems and key programming.

Car, van and motorcycle key services

The company's range covers the replacement of lost, damaged or worn keys, duplication of spare keys, key cutting and programming for most makes and models, and car key repair. Programming is carried out with advanced tools that allow new or spare keys to be paired with the vehicle's immobiliser, from basic keys to transponder and keyless entry systems. It also offers motorcycle locksmith services.

In the area of emergencies, the company handles vehicle unlocking and lockout situations, as well as assistance when keys are lost: in addition to unlocking the vehicle, the team can cut and program new keys and safely disable the lost keys from the car's system to prevent unauthorised access. The company states that most jobs are completed on-site, as technicians arrive with full equipment.

Lock and ignition component repair

The company repairs or replaces ignition barrels, door locks and steering locks. These jobs are in addition to the key and unlocking services, and are offered for both private vehicles and fleets and trade customers.

Security and anti-theft protection

Car Keys Solutions installs vehicle security systems, including the Ghost II/Pro immobiliser, which the company describes as discreet protection against key cloning, hacking and key theft. It also offers car and van alarms, dash cams, GPS tracking systems and real-time vehicle tracking.

For vans, the company supplies and installs security locks such as slam locks, deadlocks, hook locks, statement locks and loom guards, among others. The company highlights that every installation is carried out to ensure a secure fit and to protect both the vehicle and the tools and equipment it carries.

Advanced diagnostics and business solutions

The firm includes advanced car diagnostic services and a line of B2B solutions aimed at businesses. The conditions and specific scope of these services are not detailed in the material consulted.

Coverage and mobile assistance

The mobile service covers Greater London, including the City of London and all 32 boroughs, as well as Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Sussex, Hampshire and Northamptonshire. The company also offers additional UK-wide mobile support upon request. Phone assistance and the emergency service operate 24 hours a day, every day.

Shops and in-store service

In addition to the mobile fleet, Car Keys Solutions has four shops where nearby customers can go for key services such as duplication, repair, cutting and programming, or for in-store security installations. The shops are located in East Finchley (London), Brentwood, South Norwood (London) and Watford. All of them open Monday to Saturday, from 08:00 to 17:00.

Warranty, insurance and recognition

The company states that all its products come with a warranty and that all work is fully insured. It also states that its team is recognised by RAC for its high standards in auto locksmithing. Regarding the warranty on new keys, the website mentions two years. The company operates under the trading name CAR KEYS SOLUTIONS, with its registered name being OGS MECHANICS KEYS Ltd.

Locations and shops

East Finchley Shop: 142-144 East End Road, London, N2 0RZ, UK

Brentwood Shop: 479 Ongar Rd, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9JG, UK

South Norwood Shop: 220 - 222 Portland Rd, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QB, UK

Watford Shop: 232 St Albans Rd, Watford WD24 4AU, UK