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Auto locksmith in Whitworth

Spare keys, lost keys, programming, lockouts and repairs, done at your car anywhere in Whitworth. Price agreed before we set off.

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Mobile auto locksmith in Whitworth

Whitworth runs in a thin line up the A671 from the Rochdale boundary to the foot of the moors at Shawforth, and almost everything in it is parked on the street. The terraces off Market Street climb steeply on both sides of the valley, so a car that will not unlock is usually sitting on a hill outside the house rather than on a driveway. We cover the OL12 side of the valley from Healey Dell up through Facit and Hallfold to Shawforth, and we work at the kerb wherever the car happens to be.

Most people here drive out of the valley for work, and there is no railway, so the car matters more than it might elsewhere. A spare key cut and programmed at home takes the pressure off, and if the only key has already gone we can supply and code a replacement at the roadside. Cowm Reservoir and the paths above Facit draw walkers and runners at weekends, and a key dropped on the moor is a lost-keys job like any other.

Postcodes we cover in Whitworth

  • OL12

Areas within Whitworth

  • Facit
  • Shawforth
  • Hallfold
  • Healey Dell
  • Tonacliffe
  • Whitworth Square
  • Lobden

Getting to you in Whitworth

The A671 Market Street runs the full length of the town and the housing sits on steep side streets off it, so the van stops on the main road or the nearest flat stretch and we walk to the car.

Roads

  • M62 J20
  • A627(M)
  • A671

Car parks and pick-up points

  • Cowm Reservoir car park
  • Healey Dell nature reserve

Why people in Whitworth 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.

SERMI certifiedSERMI certified auto locksmith

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 Whitworth

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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Two Toyota smart keys held in front of a red Toyota Yaris Hybrid parked on a residential street
A gloved hand holding a BMW smart key with a Sonny's Auto Keys tag in front of a white BMW 5 Series

Common questions

Things people in Whitworth tend to ask before booking.

My car is parked on one of the steep streets off Market Street in Whitworth. Can you still work on it there?

Yes. Most of Whitworth's housing is terraced along the valley sides, and we work at the kerb as a matter of course. The van carries everything needed, so it does not have to park directly beside your car. Tell us the street and roughly where the car is and we will sort the rest when we arrive.

I lost my key walking at Cowm Reservoir. What happens next?

Treat it as an all-keys-lost job. We come to the car park, confirm the vehicle is yours from your ID and the V5 or other proof of ownership, then cut and programme a new key at the vehicle. On most cars we can also erase the lost key so it will no longer start the engine if someone finds it.

More of Lancashire

Other Lancashire towns we cover. Every one has its own page.

What customers say

100% recommend on Facebook
“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!”
LLouis WestonRecommends · December 2024
“Thanks for coming out to make me a spare key today very professional and brilliant service would definitely recommend you and use you again”
PPaul HalsallRecommends · November 2024
“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!”
MMuhammad AminRecommends · October 2024
“Brilliant guy came out programmed 2 keys and changed a key blade for free top service defo recommend him for ur key issues”
صصائمہ عرفانRecommends · September 2024
“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.”
BBasir KhanRecommends · September 2024
“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.”
HHector SherlockRecommends · September 2024
“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.”
AAdeel FarooqRecommends · September 2024
“Fantastic service, polite, professional, above all punctual & reliable...highly recommend that if you have any access or key issues then give Sonny a call 👍”
SSean SmithRecommends · June 2024

Need an auto locksmith in Whitworth?

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