Gateshead · Mobile auto locksmith
Auto Locksmith in Whickham
Whickham sits on the hillside above the Tyne in western Gateshead, with its Front Street shops, Chase Park and the Derwent Walk Country Park on its edge. Swalwell and the MetroCentre are just down the hill, and we cover all of it.
Car key services in Whickham
Common car key problems in Whickham
- Key lost on the Derwent Walk
- Key lost while shopping at the MetroCentre
- Family car with just one key
- Remote not responding after a battery change
Key codes and code tags
Some vehicles came with a small metal or plastic tag or card showing the key code. If you still have it, keep it somewhere safe away from the car. It can help when a new key needs cutting.
Never leave the code tag in the vehicle or on the key ring, as it could help someone copy your key.
Walks and the country park
The Derwent Walk and the paths around Whickham are popular with walkers and dog owners. A key dropped on a trail is hard to find, and the car is often left in a small car park or lay-by.
If it was your only key, call with where the car is parked and the vehicle details, and we'll tell you how we can help.
Retail car parks
A key lost on a shopping trip to the MetroCentre or a nearby retail park is another common call. Large retail car parks have their own rules about contractors, so we'll ask exactly where the car is and whether the site allows work on vehicles.
Family cars on the drive
Many Whickham homes have a driveway, which is an ideal place to add a spare key for a family car before the only key goes missing.
We also offer vehicle entry and work with many popular vehicle makes. Before we produce a key or open a vehicle, we'll ask for proof of ownership.
Key types
Car keys we cut and programme
Transponder keys
A metal blade with a chip in the head that the immobiliser must recognise. Cut to your locks, then programmed to the car.
Remote keys
A transponder chip plus lock and unlock buttons. On many vehicles the remote and the starting chip are programmed separately.
Flip keys
A remote key with a folding blade. The spring, pivot and case wear with daily use and are worth dealing with before they fail.
Keyless & proximity keys
Detected by the car so you can unlock and start without the blade. Whether we can programme one depends on the make, model and year.
Before you call
Having these ready means we can tell you straight away what's possible in Whickham:
- Your registration number
- Make, model and year
- How many working keys you have (even if it's none)
- Where the vehicle is parked
- Proof of ownership: usually the V5C logbook and photo ID with a matching name and address
Whickham car key questions
I have a key code tag. Does it help?
It can help with cutting a new key on some vehicles. Mention it when you call, and keep it away from the car.
Do you cover Swalwell, Sunniside and Dunston?
Yes. They're all part of our Gateshead coverage, along with Whickham itself.
Can you come to a country park car park?
If we can reach the vehicle safely, yes. Tell us which car park or lay-by the car is in when you call.
Need a car key in Whickham?
Call with your vehicle details and location for advice and a quote.