Lost car keys, duplicate keys with chip and remote, car lockout opening without damage, key fob repair and ECU programming. Mobile workshop, SERMI certified, English-speaking team.
More than 15 years solving car key, remote and lock problems in Malaga. We serve private drivers, garages, dealerships, rental companies and insurers across the entire Costa del Sol — including tourists and expats.
We come to your location with all the equipment: cutting machines, OEM programmers and professional opening tools. No need to tow your car or pay for a recovery truck.
European authorisation to access manufacturer-level security data. Essential for programming modern cars with cybersecurity gateways (2018 onwards).
Same job, same OEM machinery, but without dealer overhead. Fixed price quoted by WhatsApp before we start. No surprises.
We deal with tourists, expats and English-speaking residents every week. Clear communication, fixed prices in Euros, no language friction.
Whatever your car key problem, we fix it on-site.
You've lost all your keys with no spare available. We open the car without damage, read the lock mechanically, cut a new key and program the chip in the car's ECU. All on-site, no towing needed.
Car key copy with transponder chip, remote control or smart key (keyless). Compatible with all brands: BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW, Renault, Ford, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and many more.
Keys locked inside the car or jammed lock? We open any vehicle without breaking windows or damaging the lock cylinder, using professional Lishi tools.
Buttons not responding, broken casing, dead battery, water damaged microswitches or failing electronics. We repair car key fobs at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
Door, ignition and boot lock cylinder repair and replacement. Over 500 references in stock, adapted to your original key.
ECU coding, AdBlue systems, VAG component protection (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda) and advanced diagnostics. SERMI-certified work, manufacturer-original tools.
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Manufacturer-level access to security data. One of the few SERMI workshops on the Costa del Sol — essential for modern cars with cybersecurity gateways.
Prices depend on key type and car brand. A basic mechanical copy starts from 30-50 EUR, a key with transponder chip costs 80-150 EUR, a key with remote ranges 120-250 EUR, and a smart/keyless key goes from 200 to 450 EUR. Total loss (no original key available) usually costs 200-600 EUR. We give you a fixed price by WhatsApp before starting.
Yes. Mobile workshops like ours specialise in helping tourists and expats with lost keys, lockout situations and key fob failures. We don't need you to bring the car to a dealer (which is often 1-3 weeks wait) — we come to your hotel, apartment, parking or rental car location. English spoken.
Yes. We work on right-hand drive vehicles registered in the UK, Ireland and other countries. The key system is the same as the EU model — what changes is the steering position, not the immobiliser or remote system.
SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) is the European authorisation that allows independent locksmiths to access manufacturer-level security data — essential to program keys on modern cars with cybersecurity gateways. AutoKey Malaga is one of the few SERMI-certified workshops on the Costa del Sol.
A standard chip key is made in 30-60 minutes at your location. A smart key takes 1-2 hours. A complete loss (without any original key) requires 2-3 hours including opening, lock reading, key cutting and electronic programming. Average travel time in Malaga capital: 30-45 minutes.
Emergencies (locked out, total loss, urgent fob failures) handled every day on demand. Regular hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-20:00. Message us by WhatsApp anytime.
Malaga city, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Estepona, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Mijas, Nerja, Velez-Malaga, Antequera and Sotogrande (consult). Travel time depends on location: Malaga city 30-45 min, Marbella 45-75 min, Estepona 60-75 min.
Send us your car brand, model, year and location by WhatsApp. We'll reply with a fixed quote and arrival time within 10 minutes.