Based in Welwyn Garden City
About Herts Car Keys and Owner Darius
Herts Car Keys is a mobile auto locksmith business owned and run by Darius from Welwyn Garden City. Darius cuts and programs car keys and opens locked vehicles for drivers in St Albans and the towns around it. He has six years in the trade and has completed over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs. Darius works alone, so the locksmith who answers the phone is the locksmith who arrives at the vehicle.
- Over 7,000jobs completed
- 5.0from 130+ Google reviews
- SERMI approvedDBS checked and fully insured
- 12 month warrantyon every key
Herts Car Keys Facts at a Glance
The table lists the facts a driver checks before a locksmith works on a vehicle.
The sections below explain each fact in more detail.
| Owner and locksmith | Darius |
|---|---|
| Trade | Mobile auto locksmith for cars, vans and light commercial vehicles |
| Base | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Area covered | St Albans and towns within around 15 miles of Welwyn Garden City, with selected locations beyond |
| Experience | Six years in the trade and over 7,000 jobs completed |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Typical response | Around 30 minutes |
| Prices | Car lockouts from £100 and car keys from £120, confirmed before work starts |
| Warranty | 12 months on every key |
| Accreditation | SERMI approved, DBS checked and fully insured |
| Google rating | 5.0 from 130+ Google reviews |
Darius Owns and Runs Herts Car Keys
Darius is the owner of Herts Car Keys and the only locksmith in the business. He began working as an auto locksmith six years ago and has completed over 7,000 jobs since then, from spare keys to all keys lost jobs.
One locksmith on every job gives a driver three things.
- The price quoted on the phone comes from the person who does the work.
- The same person cuts the key, programs it and tests it at the vehicle.
- No call centre or subcontractor sits between the driver and the locksmith.
Car Key and Lockout Work by Herts Car Keys
Herts Car Keys replaces lost and broken car keys, cuts and programs spare keys, opens locked vehicles with non-destructive entry methods, repairs key fobs and ignition barrels, and diagnoses immobiliser faults. The work covers cars, vans and light commercial vehicles. Herts Car Keys is a mobile service, and the work is normally carried out at the vehicle, at the roadside, at a home or at a workplace. The thirteen services are listed under auto locksmith services.
Darius works on most car makes. Tesla is not covered at present, and Mercedes replacement key work is limited to supported models up to 2015. Car lockouts start from £100 and car keys start from £120, and the exact price is confirmed before work starts. Every car key carries a 12 month warranty.
SERMI Approval, DBS Check and Insurance
Three checks stand behind the work that Darius does on a vehicle.
SERMI Approved for Vehicle Security Data
SERMI is the scheme that approves independent operators for access to the security-related repair and maintenance information of vehicle manufacturers. Herts Car Keys holds approval under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent locksmith a recognised route to manufacturer security data for the makes that take part.
DBS Checked
The Disclosure and Barring Service is the government body that issues criminal record checks. Darius holds a DBS check.
Fully Insured for Work on Customer Vehicles
Herts Car Keys carries full insurance for work on customer vehicles. The insurance sits alongside the 12 month warranty on every key.
Car Key Programming Tools on the Van
Herts Car Keys carries eleven named programming and diagnostic tools, because no single tool supports every make.
- Smart Pro
- Autel
- Lonsdor
- OBDSTAR
- VVDI Key Tool Plus
- Zedfull Plus
- TDB1000
- VVDI MultiProg
- ACDP
- JLR SSD
- JLR Pathfinder
A BMW key, a Volkswagen key and a Land Rover key are each programmed with the tool that supports that system.
Recent Jobs Completed by Darius
Four recent jobs show the range of work that Herts Car Keys takes on.
- A spare key programmed for a 2021 Porsche Macan GTS.
- A spare key programmed for a 2017 Smart ForTwo.
- An all keys lost job on a 2018 Skoda Karoq.
- A replacement key programmed for a 2016 Vauxhall Astra GTC after all keys were lost.
Call Darius at Herts Car Keys
Darius answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 07308 888825 or send a WhatsApp message with the make, the model and the location, and he confirms the price before he sets off.
Request a quote online
Welwyn Garden City Base and Area Covered
Herts Car Keys is based at Unit 18 Peartree Farm, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3UW. Darius travels from the base to St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage and other towns within around 15 miles, with selected locations beyond that distance. The typical response is around 30 minutes.
The towns are listed under areas we cover, and the St Albans service is described on the page for the auto locksmith in St Albans.
Customer Reviews and Public Profiles
Herts Car Keys holds a rating of 5.0 from 130+ Google reviews. Every review is listed on the page of Herts Car Keys customer reviews. Herts Car Keys keeps four public profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825How long has Herts Car Keys been operating in St Albans?
Darius has worked as an auto locksmith for six years. He has completed over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs in that time, with St Albans as the main town served.
Are your locksmiths certified and insured?
Yes. Herts Car Keys has one locksmith, Darius, who is SERMI approved, DBS checked and fully insured.
What makes Herts Car Keys different from other locksmiths in St Albans?
One named locksmith does every job, from the phone call to the tested key. Herts Car Keys also holds SERMI approval, confirms the exact price before work starts and gives a 12 month warranty on every key.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every car key supplied by Herts Car Keys carries a 12 month warranty.
Which areas do you serve outside St Albans?
Herts Car Keys covers Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage and other towns within around 15 miles of Welwyn Garden City, with selected locations beyond.
Who owns Herts Car Keys?
Darius owns Herts Car Keys. He is also the locksmith who carries out every job.
Where is Herts Car Keys based?
Herts Car Keys is based at Unit 18 Peartree Farm, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3UW. The service is mobile, so the work takes place at the vehicle.
What does an auto locksmith do?
An auto locksmith cuts and programs vehicle keys, opens locked vehicles and repairs locks, ignitions and key fobs.
Which car makes does Herts Car Keys work on?
Darius works on most car makes. Tesla is not covered at present, and Mercedes replacement key work is limited to supported models up to 2015. The main makes are listed under car makes we cover.
How do I contact Herts Car Keys?
Call 07308 888825, send a WhatsApp message or use the quote form. The phone number, the email address and the form are on the page to contact Herts Car Keys.