
Auto locksmith in Horwich
Spare keys, lost keys, programming, lockouts and repairs, done at your car anywhere in Horwich. Price agreed before we set off.
- Postcode district
- 1
- Nights and weekends
- 24/7
- Price agreed before we set off
- Upfront
- Certified auto locksmith
- SERMI
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Mobile auto locksmith in Horwich
Horwich is a BL6 town at the foot of Winter Hill, and Middlebrook has changed what it means for our work. The retail park, the stadium and the offices around junction 6 of the M61 make this one of the busiest parking areas in the borough, open surface parking on a large scale, and a car locked with the keys inside at Middlebrook on a Saturday is a job we do regularly. Horwich Parkway station sits in the middle of it, so the same car parks take commuters as well as shoppers.
The old town above the retail park is a different place entirely: stone terraces on Winter Hey Lane and Lee Lane, narrow streets, everything parked on the road. Above that again, Rivington and the roads up to the reservoirs and the Pike draw walkers all year, and a key lost on the moor is an all-keys-lost job done at whichever car park you started from. We cover the whole of BL6 including Blackrod, Lostock and Wallsuches, and all of it is worked where the car stands.
Postcodes we cover in Horwich
- BL6
Areas within Horwich
- Blackrod
- Rivington
- Lostock
- Middlebrook
- Wallsuches
- Grimeford
- Horwich Moor
Getting to you in Horwich
Junction 6 of the M61 opens straight onto Middlebrook, with the retail park, the stadium and Horwich Parkway station sharing the same access roads.
Roads
- M61 J6
- A673
- A6
- A6027
Stations and stops
- Horwich Parkway
- Blackrod
- Lostock
Car parks and pick-up points
- Middlebrook Retail Park
- Horwich Parkway station car park
- Rivington
- Horwich Leisure Centre
Car key services in Horwich
Every job is done at your vehicle in Horwich. Pick a service for what it involves and what to have ready.

Spare Car Keys
A second key cut and programmed at your car, so one lost key never becomes a lost car.
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Lost Car Keys & All Keys Lost
Lost every key? We come to the car and make a new one from scratch, no dealer and no recovery truck.
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Car Key & Remote Programming
Remotes, transponders and smart keys coded to your car on site, including keys you already own.
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Car Lockout & Vehicle Entry
Locked out with the keys inside, or a key that will not turn? We open the car without damage.
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Car Key Repair
Cracked cases, worn buttons, loose blades and dead remotes fixed on the spot, usually for less than a new key.
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Key Upgrades & Flip Key Conversions
Turn a tired fixed-blade key into a flip key or add remote locking, while keeping the car's original programming.
Read moreWhy people in Horwich call Sonny's
Sonny's is a small mobile business with no call centre and no middlemen. You speak to the locksmith, agree a price, and the van comes to the car. Customers mention Sonny by name in almost every review.
We come to the car
Driveway, work car park, station or roadside. No recovery truck and no trip to a dealer.
Price agreed upfront
Send the registration and we quote before we set off. The price does not change when we arrive.
SERMI certified
Accredited to access manufacturer security data, so we can work on newer vehicles the right way.
Open 24 hours
Lockouts and lost keys do not keep office hours. Call any time, any day.
Fully insured
Proper tools, non-destructive entry and insurance behind every job.
Repair before replace
If a new case or blade will fix it, that is what we recommend. A new key is only sold when it is needed.
The kind of jobs we do around Horwich
Spare smart keys, flip key upgrades, all-keys-lost replacements and remote programming. The photos are from real jobs; the captions describe the work, not the place.
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Common questions
Things people in Horwich tend to ask before booking.
I am locked out at Middlebrook Retail Park. Can you open the car there?
Yes. Middlebrook is open surface parking with no height barriers, which makes it one of the easier sites for us to work on. We use non-destructive entry, so the door, lock and paintwork are left exactly as they were. Tell us which part of the park you are in and the registration, and have photo ID ready.
I lost my key walking at Rivington. Can you replace it at the car park?
Yes, and that is where we would do it rather than moving the car. It is an all-keys-lost job: we confirm the vehicle is yours from your ID and the V5 or other paperwork, then cut and programme a new key at the car. On most vehicles the lost key can also be erased so it will not start the engine if it turns up later.
More of Greater Manchester
Other Greater Manchester towns we cover. Every one has its own page.
What customers say
“Programmed a new key for me no problem at all, took Sonny about 15 mins start to finish. Another auto locksmith prior to him attempted and failed on two separate occasions. Highly recommend, guys a wizard!”
“Thanks for coming out to make me a spare key today very professional and brilliant service would definitely recommend you and use you again”
“Great lad sonny is, upgraded my skoda key couldn't be happier looks well and makes for a nice touch compared to my old battered one!”
“Brilliant guy came out programmed 2 keys and changed a key blade for free top service defo recommend him for ur key issues”
“I highly recommend Sunny for anyone needing an auto locksmith. I lost my car keys late at night, and their technician showed up promptly, was polite, and explained everything clearly. Pricing was transparent, and the level of professionalism was outstanding.”
“Brilliant service, super friendly, great price. I needed a spare key for my 2017 BMW 4 Series and sonny sorted me one out super quickly on the same day. Definitely recommend him for anyone else needing a auto locksmith.”
“2 auto locksmiths couldn't make a key on the BMW, but Sonny's keys managed to make a key. Very reasonable price, quick and on time.”
“Fantastic service, polite, professional, above all punctual & reliable...highly recommend that if you have any access or key issues then give Sonny a call 👍”

Need an auto locksmith in Horwich?
Open 24 hours, 7 days. Send the registration and where the car is, we agree the price before we set off, and the van comes to you.
Price agreed upfront · Photo ID checked · No damage to the car
