Car Locksmith in Johannesburg
You've shut the door and spotted the keys on the seat. Or the key has sheared off in the ignition, or the only key for the car has vanished. We're a mobile locksmith, so we meet you at the vehicle anywhere in our area, whether it's in your driveway, an office basement or a mall parking lot. Cars are one of our standard services, on the same footing as houses, offices and safes.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
What we can help with
- Car lockouts: keys inside the locked car, or a remote that has stopped unlocking the doors.
- Snapped car keys: a piece of the blade stuck in the door lock or ignition.
- No working key: replacement keys for many common makes and models, remote and transponder types included.
When you phone, give us the make, the model and the year. We'll say whether it's a job we can do before the technician leaves. See our guide to what to do about a lost or broken car key for the bigger picture.
Ownership checks for vehicles
Before a car is opened or a key supplied, we need to see your ID and evidence that you're the owner or an authorised driver: the vehicle registration papers, a licence disc that matches, or a letter from your employer if it's a fleet car. If those documents are inside the car, let us know in advance and the technician will look at them as soon as the door is open.
Giving us directions
- Mall parking: which centre, which level or entrance, and a shop or pillar number near the car. Mention to centre security that a locksmith is coming.
- Office basements: the building name, and a heads-up to security so we can get in.
- At your house: warn us about the electric gate and any dogs.
- Beside the road: move to a safe spot away from the traffic and share your live location.
What it costs
R250 call-out fee. The technician quotes at the vehicle before starting. Replacement key prices vary with the make, the model and the type of key. Nothing starts until you approve. Payment by EFT, cash or card. Our guide on mobile locksmith costs explains the rest.
Car makes
South Africa's best-selling makes and models (naamsa, October 2026). Give us the make, model and year and we'll confirm before coming out.
- ToyotaHilux, Corolla Cross, Starlet Cross
- SuzukiSwift, Ertiga, Fronx
- VolkswagenPolo Vivo, Polo
- FordRanger
- HyundaiGrand i10
- Haval / GWMJolion, P-Series
- CheryTiggo 4 Cross
- IsuzuD-Max
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Sales figures: Cars.co.za: SA new-vehicle sales, October 2026 (naamsa); BusinessDay: SA's best-selling cars and bakkies in October (2026-11-03).
Where this service is available
We provide car keys & lockouts as part of our mobile locksmith service across Johannesburg. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
Do you have keys for every make?
We cover a lot of makes, but not all of them. With the make, model and year, we can give you a clear yes or no on the phone.
Could opening the car damage it?
We open cars using non-destructive methods, and the technician will explain the approach before beginning.
A child or a dog is locked inside. Who do I call?
If it's hot or they look distressed, phone emergency services immediately rather than waiting for a locksmith.
Request car keys & lockouts
Four quick details. We reply by phone or WhatsApp, 24/7. For anything urgent, calling is quickest.