Up to LS17
We run across the north of the city and up the A61 Harrogate Road, and Alwoodley is around eight miles out. King Lane, Alwoodley Lane, Sandmoor and the roads out towards Eccup are all inside our normal coverage.
This is driveway country rather than terraced streets, which changes the work. Fewer roadside lockouts, more planned jobs on cars that live on a drive: spare keys, smart key replacements and the odd fob that has finally worn out.
Prestige cars and keyless systems
There are a lot of newer and higher end vehicles around LS17, and that means keyless entry, push button start and proximity smart keys. Those systems are convenient right up until the key stops being recognised.
We program smart keys for most makes at the vehicle, and where a very recent model needs manufacturer online access we tell you honestly rather than turning up and charging for the journey. Relay theft is also worth knowing about here: a signal blocking pouch for the keys at home is cheap and it works.
What we get called to
- Spare keys for second cars, booked in as a planned visit
- Keys lost at the golf clubs or out walking near Eccup reservoir, replaced at the car
- Keys locked in the boot at Moor Allerton and the shops on Street Lane, opened with no damage
- Keys taken in break ins, where the missing key needs deleting from the vehicle
- Smart keys that have stopped being recognised after a flat battery
What to expect
| Problem | Typical fix |
|---|---|
| One key for a keyless car | Second smart key supplied and programmed |
| Locked out | Entry without damage |
| Keys stolen from the house | Old key deleted, new keys programmed |
| Car will not recognise the key | Diagnostics before anything is replaced |
Our route into Alwoodley
We cross the north of the city and come up the A61 Harrogate Road, or use King Lane from the Adel side if that is closer to you. Sandmoor, Alwoodley Lane, the roads off Wigton Lane and the lanes out towards Eccup are all inside our normal coverage.
It is the furthest north we go regularly, and the run is mostly clear once we are past the middle of the city. Peak hours on Scott Hall Road and Harrogate Road are the exception. Most LS17 work is booked rather than urgent, so we usually agree a time that suits you instead of racing the traffic.
A typical call-out in Alwoodley
A household has two cars on the drive and one key for the newer one, because the dealer charged a small fortune for the first spare and it never got done. Then the remaining key goes through the wash, and suddenly the car is a very expensive ornament.
Keyless smart keys are the most expensive kind of key to replace in an emergency and among the cheapest to duplicate in advance. We come to the drive, program a second smart key, test both, and while we are there we will say the unglamorous thing worth hearing: keep them in a signal blocking pouch, away from the front door, because relay theft is how most cars like these actually disappear.
Nearby areas we cover from Alwoodley
The same run covers Moortown, Adel, Shadwell, Eccup and the edges of Roundhay and Horsforth. Anywhere north of the Ring Road on that side is inside our standard area.
Because most work here is planned, we will usually agree a time rather than give an ETA. Early evening is popular, since it means nobody has to take time off work to be there.
Services we offer in Alwoodley
Spare Car Keys
A spare made at your home or work in one visit, before you ever need it.
Learn more →Car Key Programming
Smart keys, fobs and transponders coded with dealer-level equipment.
Learn more →Lost or Stolen Key Deletion
Remove missing keys from the car's system so they can no longer start it.
Learn more →Non-Destructive Entry
Locked out? We open the car with specialist tools, not a crowbar. No scratches, no broken locks.
Learn more →Questions from Alwoodley drivers
How long does it take you to reach Alwoodley?
Alwoodley is about eight miles from our Stanningley base, across the north of the city. Ring us and we will give you an honest ETA for that moment rather than a standard promise.
Can you program keys for prestige and keyless cars?
Yes, for most makes and models. A small number of very recent vehicles need dealer online access and we will say so upfront.
Do you cover Moortown, Adel and Shadwell?
Yes, along with the rest of north Leeds.
Is a second smart key worth having?
Yes. Replacing a lost only key on a keyless car is one of the most expensive jobs in this trade, and a spare costs far less.
What can I do about relay theft?
Keep your keys in a signal blocking pouch away from the front door. It is cheap and it stops the most common method.
Do you come to houses in the evening?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day and will fit around your schedule.
Is there an extra charge for the distance?
No. LS17 is inside our standard coverage area.
Can you do it while I am at work if the car is on the drive?
We need the vehicle and your ID, so someone has to be there. We will work around your hours instead.
Do you cover the golf clubs at Moortown and Sand Moor?
Yes, and lost keys on a course are a call we take more often than you would think.