
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.
- 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 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
Car key services in Whitworth
Every job is done at your vehicle in Whitworth. 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 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.
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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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
“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 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
