Vehicle lock problems and repairs

Worn key blade or a fault with the ignition lock from the continual rubbing of metal on metal.

Whatever the problem, Eydens Locksmiths & Security can help you at your location, making the repair, carrying out the replacement of the lock and getting you on your way again. We can disassemble all kinds of locks, find the fault and if it cannot be repaired, we’ll replace the lock.

Eydens Auto Locksmiths are also members of both the MLA and the ALA who vet our team and ensure high standards of workmanship and operation.

Common problems with certain makes of car and van locks:

If you consider the average price of replacing a car key today at a dealership, it makes sense to use a professional auto locksmith. Based in Coventry, Eydens Auto Locksmiths have been assisting motorists with key, lock and security needs for the last 25 years.

A dealership will often have to order your key from abroad and has much bigger overheads to carry as part of a franchise group. Eydens Auto Locksmiths create like-for-like keys on the spot for all makes and models of vehicles at just a fraction of the cost.

In the case of an emergency, you can trust Eydens to be able to deal with your car key problem efficiently and speedily no matter the make or model, including:

Audi, Ford, Honda, VW, Renault, Citroen, Toyota, Skoda, Chrysler, Mercedes Benzam and Vauxhall.

Ignition fault

The key does not turn in the ignition

Vauxhall Vivaro 2014 -2017

Vauxhall Movano 2010-2021

Nissan NV400 2011-2016

Renault Trafic 2014-2017

Renault Master 2010-2021

We can supply and install a replacement ignition lock which is built up to work on the existing key. We can also supply replacement key blades and replacement of remote keys.

Difficult to remove from the ignition lock

and can often cause damage to the key blade

Nissan Qashqui J10 model

Nissan Note

We can remove the Nissan ignition lock and carry out a full refurbishment which will resolve the problem of the key becoming stuck in the ignition. We can also supply replacement key blades and replacement remote keys.

Ignition fault (Ford Transit)

The key does not turn in the ignition or is difficult to turn

Ford Transit Custom 2012+

Ford Transit (MK8) 2014+

Peugeot Boxer

Fiat Ducato

Citroen Relay

We can supply and install a Ford/ Peugeot/Fiat Ducato or Citroen replacement ignition lock which is built up to work on the existing key. We can also supply replacement key blades and replacement remote keys.

Faulty door lock (BMW)

Stops operating and the barrel comes out when the key is inserted

We carry a wide range of spare parts and replacement BMW locks for these vehicles so we can repair or replace your door lock and get your vehicle secured quickly at the right price. We can also supply replacement key blades and replacement remote keys.

Ignition fault

The ignition lock either won’t turn, or your key gets stuck in the ignition and cannot be removed

Various Skoda Models

Various Seat Model

Various Audi Models

Nissan NV400 2011-2016

Various Volkswagen Models

We carry replacement ignition locks so we can repair or replace your ignition lock and get your vehicle secured quickly at the right price. We can also supply replacement key blades and replacement remote keys.

Finance solutions available

Times are tough and car keys are expensive which is why we can offer finance free of charge over 3 months, on any work we undertake over £60. Larger sales can be financed over 6 or 9 months.