Car key replacement in Old Town and across EH1
EH1 is Old Town permit bays and the multi storeys off the Royal Mile, so nearly every job here happens either at the kerb or on a parking deck in the middle of the city. Whether you have lost your only key, locked it inside the car or want a spare cut before you need one, a KeyFast locksmith comes to the car anywhere in EH1, 24 hours a day, with the cutting and coding kit on board and the price agreed before we set off. Typical arrival is 20-40 min. EH1 is permit-bay territory; we work at the kerb or in the Q-Park multi-storeys off the Royal Mile.
Mobile auto locksmiths · open 24 hours, 7 days a week
30-45
Min arrival
Free
Quote first
24/7
Mobile service
100%
Tested with you
01 Call or WhatsApp
Send your reg and postcode and we come back with a clear quote in minutes.
02 We come to you
Fully-tooled mobile locksmith at your car, home, work or roadside.
03 Keys cut & coded
Fresh keys programmed on the spot. You drive away, job done.
Real, local business
- KeyFast Locksmiths LtdCompany no. 17429570 (England & Wales)
- EH1 (Old Town) and surrounding areas, plus nationwide network cover
- Opening hoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week, including bank holidays
We price the job, not your panic.
When you are stranded it is easy to feel taken advantage of. Not with KeyFast. Straight talking, fair and friendly, the way a proper local locksmith should be.
Quote agreed before work starts
You know the full cost up front and agree it before we lift a tool.
No call-out charge, ever
You only ever pay for the job itself, never for us turning up.
Tested before we leave
Every key is cut, coded and tested with you on site, so you drive away confident.
Fast response, 24 hours a day
On call day and night, weekends and bank holidays.
Seasoned auto locksmiths, on call around the clock.
EH1 (Old Town) drivers trust us because we turn up fast, treat you kindly and get you moving again, with years of experience across every vehicle, key type and lockout.
Fully trained locksmiths
Years on the road with the diagnostic kit and know-how for the latest smart and proximity keys.
On-site key programming
New keys cut and coded on your driveway for all makes and key types, with no main-dealer wait.
Honest, clear quotes
An all-in quote agreed before we set off. No call-out charge, no kerbside upsells.
Tested with you
Every key is cut, coded and tested with you before we leave. If something is not right, we sort it on the spot.
Every car key job, on your driveway.
Spare car key
Backup key cut & coded on your driveway
Lost car key
One key gone, new one cut & programmed
All keys lost
No working keys, full on-site recovery
Fob / remote repair
Buttons, battery, case & water damage
Smart / proximity key
Push-to-start keyless vehicles
Clear quotes, no hidden charges.
Every job in EH1 (Old Town) is quoted from your registration on the phone and agreed before a van sets off. Below is what we sort at the roadside and how long it usually takes.
| Job | On site | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Car lockout (non-destructive) | 20-40 min | Emergency entry, no damage to locks, glass or trim |
| Spare key (blade + remote) | 30-45 min | Cut, coded and tested at your car |
| Lost key replacement | 45-60 min | Old key wiped from the immobiliser |
| All keys lost | 60-90 min | Full on-site recovery, no recovery truck |
| Smart / proximity key | 45-75 min | Push-to-start and keyless systems |
| Fob / remote repair | 15-30 min | Buttons, battery, case, water damage |
No call-out fee · no fix, no fee · card, cash or bank transfer on completion
Same key. Days sooner.
Dealers need your car on their ramp. We bring the ramp to you, the cutting machine, the diagnostics and the key blanks all live in the van.
07494 751228From old blade keys to keyless smart fobs.
Basic blade key
Older vehicles with a mechanical key and no transponder chip.
Transponder key
Chipped key that must be coded to your immobiliser before the car will start.
Remote flip key
Folding blade with central locking buttons built into the fob.
Smart proximity key
Keyless entry and push-to-start, programmed with dealer-level kit.
Van & fleet keys
Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro and fleet keys, including deadlock upgrades.
Motorcycle & plant keys
Bikes, trailers, plant and agricultural machinery keys cut to code.
We've seen it all before.
Almost every car on UK roads.
EH1 (Old Town) and every town around it.
We cover 30 miles around EH1 (Old Town), including:
Your local team
EH1 (Old Town) is covered by our mobile Edinburgh team, part of our Edinburgh auto locksmith coverage.
What we get called out to in EH1
EH1 is Old Town permit bays and the multi storeys off the Royal Mile, so nearly every job here happens either at the kerb or on a parking deck in the middle of the city. The addresses we see most often here are Q-Park car parks off the Royal Mile, St James Quarter parking, Cowgate and Holyrood Road bays.
KeyFast Locksmiths Ltd
Mobile service only, we come to you.
Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian and 30 miles around it.
Company no. 17429570 (England & Wales)
Business hours
- Monday - FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
- Bank holidaysOpen 24 hours
Emergency lockouts answered day and night, no out-of-hours surcharge.
Service coverage
- Area covered
- EH1 (Old Town) + 30 miles
- Postcodes
- EH1, Old Town, Royal Mile, New Town east
- Typical arrival
- 20-40 min across the city and Lothians
- Call-out fee
- None
- Called out most to: Q-Park car parks off the Royal Mile, St James Quarter parking, Cowgate and Holyrood Road bays
- Local searches we answer: auto locksmith Edinburgh Old Town, car key replacement EH1, locked keys in car Royal Mile
- Local authority: City of Edinburgh
- Wards covered: City Centre, Corstorphine/Murrayfield, Leith
- Constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh South West
- District centre: 55.9508, -3.1928
- Open 24 hours, every day, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
Our own work
Recent car key work near EH1 (Old Town)
These are our own jobs, keys cut, coded and tested at the vehicle before we leave.
Pick a two-hour arrival window in EH1 (Old Town).
Not an emergency? Choose the job, your postcode and a slot from our live calendar. We save the request, email your confirmation straight away, and the locksmith calls before arrival with the clear quote already agreed.
- Live availability from the Edinburgh team
- No call-out fee and no out-of-hours surcharge
- Free changes or cancellation, just call or WhatsApp us
The things drivers ask us most.
How much does a replacement car key cost?
It depends on your make, model and key type, but you always get a quote agreed before any work starts. No call-out fee, and if we cannot sort it there is no charge at all.
I've lost all my car keys, can you still help?
Yes. We cut and program a fresh key on your driveway and wipe the lost keys from the immobiliser, so there is no main-dealer recovery and no long wait.
Do you cover keyless and push-to-start keys?
Yes. Smart keys, proximity fobs and keyless push-to-start systems, as well as traditional blade keys and remotes, on almost every car on UK roads.
How quickly can you reach me?
Average response is around 30 to 45 minutes, often sooner in town. We are on call 24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays.
What do you need from me to make a new key?
Usually just your registration, the make, model and year, and proof the car is yours. From the reg we identify the exact key and immobiliser system before we set off.
Do you guarantee your work?
Every key we cut, code and fit is tested with you on site before we leave. If anything we have done is not right, tell us and we come back and put it right.
Can you work in the Q-Park and St James Quarter decks in EH1?
Yes. City centre parking decks are everyday work for us, we bring the kit to the level your car is on and cut and code the key there.
The Royal Mile is closed to traffic, can you still reach me?
Yes. We park on the nearest accessible street and walk in with a hand kit, which is how we handle festival closures and event weekends.
Is there a 24-hour locksmith near me in EH1?
Yes. KeyFast run a 24-hour mobile service across EH1 (City of Edinburgh), including Old Town, Royal Mile, New Town east. Call any hour of the day or night and a locksmith is sent to your car, with no out-of-hours surcharge.
How fast can you get to a EH1 postcode?
Typically 20-40 min from our Edinburgh team, day or night. Give us the exact street, ward or car park when you call and we will confirm an arrival window before we leave.
Which EH1 streets and areas do you cover?
The whole district, including the City Centre, Corstorphine/Murrayfield, Leith wards, Old Town, Royal Mile, New Town east. If your postcode starts EH1, you are inside our patch.
Do you charge extra for a call-out in EH1?
No. There is no call-out fee and no hidden charges, the price we quote on the phone is the price you pay, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Can you cut and program a key at the roadside in Old Town?
Yes. We carry key blanks, a cutting machine and diagnostic kit, so keys are cut, programmed and tested with your car where it stands.
Locked out in EH1 (Old Town)? Call now.
A clear quote on the phone, a van on its way, keys cut and coded where you stand.