Best car locksmiths near Kogarah
Last updatedLost Key Locksmiths tops this list for car key replacement and transponder programming, and its licence number is on its listing. Most come to the door, and the one based in Kogarah itself keeps weekday shop hours, so a night call goes to its after-hours line. Ring ahead to learn which van is nearest and whether a key can be cut on site.
Quick picks near Kogarah
- Best for a car key replacement with a licence on file: Lost Key Locksmiths, which lists transponder key programming and states a 90-day warranty on its work.
- Best for a car locked out near Kogarah: Auto Pro Locksmiths, based in Bexley, which lists locked-out cars among its jobs.
- Best for lost car keys and keyless car locks: Automotive Domestic & Mobile Car Locksmiths Sydney, which lists fobs, keyless locks and motorbike keys.
- Best for a shop-based car key close by: Clockwork Locksmiths, based in Kogarah, which lists car keys and remotes and quotes its prices over the phone.
Best car locksmiths near Kogarah, ranked
1Lost Key Locksmiths for car key replacement and transponder programming
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in WaterlooVisits KogarahWaterloo is home to Lost Key Locksmiths, 10.1 km from Kogarah's middle; its vans cover Sydney. It lists car lockouts, car key replacement and transponder key programming, along with broken key removal. It is listed as 24/7, and its call-out fee is $0. Customers mention a clear quote up front and arrival times that hold. The business states a 90-day warranty on the workmanship and parts fitted, which is worth asking about when you book.
2Auto Pro Locksmiths for locked-out cars and key fob programming
24/7MobileCar keysBased in Bexley2.6 km from KogarahFrom Bexley, Auto Pro Locksmiths covers Kogarah at 2.6 km from its middle, and it comes to the door. Its listing describes it as an automotive and car locksmith with cover around the clock. It lists car key replacement, key fob programming, transponder key programming, locked-out cars, and ignition and door lock repairs. Its mobile locksmiths are said to reach most metropolitan suburbs in 15 to 60 minutes. Car lockouts and car key replacements are the jobs customers describe most, and no licence number is listed.
3Automotive Domestic & Mobile Car Locksmiths Sydney for lost car keys and keyless locks
24/7MobileCar keysLicensedBased in Bardwell ParkVisits KogarahOperating from Bardwell Park, 3.4 km from the middle of Kogarah, Automotive Domestic & Mobile Car Locksmiths Sydney brings the work to you. Fobs, keyless locks and motorbike keys sit alongside the usual lost-key call-outs. Keys are cut on site, and residential and commercial locks, safes and security doors are covered too. The listing says the team takes calls round the clock and runs a 24-hour support line. Customers who lost a key recall roughly half an hour from call to finished job, and they regard replacement fobs as fair value. Fob and keyless work depends on the car, so give its details when you call.
4At Call Locksmiths for car key replacement and ignition repairs
24/7MobileCar keysBased in SutherlandVisits KogarahSutherland is the base for At Call Locksmiths, 10.7 km from Kogarah's middle, with a mobile workshop that comes to you. On the car side it covers lockouts, key replacement, ignition faults and garage remotes. Its emergency service is listed as 24/7 with a number of its own, while the office runs weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Its stated aim is arrival within 30 to 60 minutes; if that slips, 5% is taken off the job, so raise it on the call.
5Mr John's Locksmith for car lockouts and transponder keys from Rockdale
24/7*MobileCar keysBased in Rockdale0.6 km from KogarahRockdale-based Mr John's Locksmith, 0.6 km from Kogarah's middle, travels to the door. Car lockouts, car keys, laser key cutting and transponder keys are on its list, alongside rekeying and strata or business locks. Its hours are listed as open 24 hours, but the business does not describe itself as 24/7, so ring first to confirm a night call-out. Several customers were reached within 30 minutes for a lockout, and they describe its prices as the cheapest or reasonable.
6Clockwork Locksmiths for car keys and remotes, based in Kogarah
24/7Car keys0.1 km from KogarahClockwork Locksmiths sits in Kogarah itself, 0.1 km from the middle of the suburb, and works from a shop rather than a van. Its list covers car keys and remotes, key cutting, safes, security screen doors and digital or access control locks. The business says it is on call around the clock and aims to arrive in about 30 minutes in most cases. Customers say it gives itemised prices over the phone before any work starts, and one customer had a window lock fixed the same day. Shop hours are weekdays only, so an out-of-hours lockout goes to its after-hours line.
Compare car locksmiths near Kogarah
The table sets out each locksmith's base, emergency cover, licence and distance from the middle of Kogarah, and whether it comes to the door.
| Locksmith | Based in | Distance | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Key Locksmiths | Waterloo | Visits Kogarah | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (674) |
| Auto Pro Locksmiths | Bexley | 2.6 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (98) |
| Automotive Domestic & Mobile Car Locksmiths Sydney | Bardwell Park | Visits Kogarah | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (97) |
| At Call Locksmiths | Sutherland | Visits Kogarah | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (233) |
| Mr John's Locksmith | Rockdale | 0.6 km | 24/7* | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (265) |
| Clockwork Locksmiths | Kogarah | 0.1 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (18) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Distance in a straight line from the middle of Kogarah. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked car locksmiths near Kogarah
The order follows the car key work each locksmith lists, its mobile service and its own stated round-the-clock cover, with a customer score counting more when many customers have left one. Businesses in Kogarah or nearby move up. A business is shown for a job only where its listing names that job.
Car locksmiths near Kogarah: FAQ
Which Kogarah car locksmiths handle transponder keys?
Lost Key Locksmiths, Auto Pro Locksmiths and Mr John's Locksmith all list transponder keys, and Clockwork Locksmiths lists car keys and remotes.
Should I phone first for a car locksmith near Kogarah?
Kogarah's picks mostly come to the door, so phone first to check which van can reach you soonest and whether the key can be cut on site.
Which Kogarah car locksmiths come out at night?
Every pick shows 24/7 cover, although Mr John's Locksmith is only listed as open 24 hours, and the business does not call itself 24/7.
Which Kogarah car locksmiths are based in the suburb?
Only Clockwork Locksmiths sits in Kogarah, and it runs from a shop rather than a van.