ABOUT US

AutoTrader Locksmiths offers mobile auto locksmith support services to garages and hire fleet services across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. With over eight years’ experience in supplying and training auto locksmiths, we have built a network of skilled and experienced auto locksmith professionals.

Partnering with AutoTrader Locksmiths positions you to stand out from the competition and take full advantage of our unique offer. With our established relationships, resources, technical support, and network of skilled mobile auto locksmiths, we ensure your customers receive an exceptional service in all areas of auto locksmith work, helping you avoid costly mistakes from rogue or less experienced auto locksmiths.

Replacing a motor vehicle remote key in the UK can be costly, with prices varying based on factors such as the car or van make and model, key type, and whether the replacement is done through a dealership or an auto locksmith. 

In today’s competitive automotive market, staying aligned with customer expectations is essential to maintaining trust and profitability. Offering specialist car key services is a powerful way to enhance your garage’s value, helping you attract more customers while building long-term loyalty for your garage or hire fleet business.

By partnering with AutoTrader Locksmiths, you gain access to professional, efficient key solutions that complement your existing services—and keep your customers coming back.

Why key services matter:

✅ 70% of vehicle owners replace broken or worn out keys within 5 years

✅ 85% prefer trusted, local service providers for key solutions
✅ Over 40% of UK drivers have lost a key at least once

✅ Over 75% of UK drivers replace the car or van key battery within 2 years

Vehicles on UK Roads:

• Cars: 35.7 million (≈85% of all licensed vehicles)
• Vans: 5 million

This represents a huge market for key-related services—whether it's remote replacement, reprogramming, or emergency access.

Car and Van Key Replacement – Schedule of Fees (Average Retail Price)

Dealership Prices:  

Dealerships tend to charge premium prices due to proprietary  equipment and branded parts.  

Average Cost: £150 – £350  

Source: yortap.co.uk  

Auto Locksmith Prices 

Auto locksmiths offer more affordable rates.  

Average Cost: £150 – £200  

Source: yortap.co.uk  

Insurance Claims  

Key replacement via insurance can cost more, depending on  coverage.  

Average Cost: £215  

Source: Auto Expres 

The Value of a Partnership

A strategic partnership with AutoTrader Locksmiths means:

✅ Competitive edge in your local market

✅ Increased revenue through added services

✅ Increased profits with no extra workload

✅ Easy upsell on an in-demand service
✅ Enhanced customer trust and retention
✅ Professional, on-site or mobile solutions

Complete Key & Security Solutions

From remote key replacements to immobilizer programming and vehicle lock repair, we provide expert services tailored to your garage or fleet management needs—keeping your customers happy. When it comes to car keys, experience matters. Autotrader Locksmiths offer high-quality, in-house key solutions for your business.

Our services include key duplication, key cutting, key programming, lock repair, diagnostic fault finding and repair, — we provide a comprehensive range of services to meet all your customers' needs.

We also provide 24/7 emergency service for all types of customers. Whether you're locked out of your vehicle, lost keys, vehicle immobiliser issues or need an urgent lock repair, our engineers are on call to help your customer.