Car key lost
Lost Your Car Key in Dublin? We’ll Replace It Fast — 24/7 Mobile Service
Losing your car key is one of the most stressful situations a driver can experience. Whether it happened at home, at work, in a car park, or even in the middle of the road, Auto Lock Specialist provides fast, affordable, and professional lost car key replacement in Dublin. Our locksmiths come directly to your location and create a brand-new working key on the spot — no towing, no dealership appointment, and no waiting days for a replacement.
We replace keys for all makes, models and key systems including transponder keys, smart keys, remote fobs, push-to-start keys, keyless entry systems, flip keys and traditional blades.
If you’ve lost your only key — don’t panic. We can handle it.
Why It’s Important to Act Fast When You’ve Lost a Car Key
Losing your key isn’t just inconvenient — it can affect your car’s security. If the lost key falls into the wrong hands, someone could potentially access or even steal your vehicle. That’s why we provide fast service to:
Replace your lost key
Delete the missing key from the car system (security wipe)
Reprogram the immobilizer to prevent unauthorized access
Provide a spare so it never happens again
We ensure your car is secure before we leave.
Types of Keys We Replace
We create and program new keys for almost every type of vehicle key, including:
🔑 Traditional car keys
📟 Transponder / chip keys
🛰 Remote locking keys
🚗 Smart keys & proximity keyless systems
⚙️ Flip keys & switchblade keys
🚘 Push-to-start key fobs
🔐 Laser-cut and high-security keys
If the car accepts a key — we can make it.
What To Do If You’ve Lost Your Car Key (Step-by-Step)
Follow these simple steps to stay safe and get a replacement quickly:
1. Stay calm and make sure the car is in a safe location
If you are in a car park, on a roadside, or at home, stay near your vehicle if possible.
2. Contact Auto Lock Specialist
We’ll dispatch a mobile locksmith to your location in Dublin immediately.
3. Provide basic information
We will ask for:
Vehicle make, model, and year
Location in Dublin
Whether it’s a push-start/smart key or a standard blade
4. We arrive, cut & program a new key
On-site service, no towing required.
5. Optional: System reprogramming for safety
We can delete the lost key from your car system so it can’t be used again.
Why Not Go to a Dealership?
Many drivers assume they must go to a dealership when they lose a key — but the truth is:
| Dealership | Auto Lock Specialist |
|---|---|
| Expensive replacement | Affordable pricing |
| Car must be towed | We come to you |
| Wait days for a key | Same day service |
| Limited programming | Full diagnostic programming |
| No emergency support | 24/7 emergency mobile service |
Choosing a mobile locksmith saves time, money, and stress — especially in an emergency.
How We Replace a Lost Car Key
Our lost key replacement process is quick and professional:
📍 Arrive on location
🔎 Identify and decode the lock system
✂️ Cut a new key to match the lock
💻 Program & sync with immobilizer/ECU
📡 Pair remote functions / smart access system
🔐 Erase missing key from the database (optional)
🚘 Confirm full function: ignition + locks + remote
You’ll have a new working key before we leave.
Pricing & Transparency
Our goal is to provide dealership-level work at a better price.
Costs vary depending on the key type, but we always give a price before we start — no hidden charges.
✔️ Smart / keyless keys
✔️ Remote fobs
✔️ Transponder replacements
✔️ Spare keys + programming deals
Tell us your car model, and we’ll quote instantly.
