Just north of the centre
We come in along the A647 and round the north of the city, and Little London is about six miles out. Meanwood Road, Carlton Hill and the streets around Lovell Park are all within our normal area.
Parking here is a mix of resident bays, flat car parks and on street spaces that fill up fast. When a car is locked in one of those, moving it is not an option, so we come to it.
What we get called to
- Keys locked in the car outside the flats, opened with non-destructive entry
- Keys lost in the city centre on a night out, replaced with a key made at the car
- Hospital shift workers at the LGI who have lost a key during a long shift
- Keys stolen in a break in, where the missing key needs deleting from the car
- Fobs that have stopped working, usually a battery or contact repair
Shift workers and odd hours
This part of Leeds does not keep office hours. With the infirmary and the city centre on the doorstep, plenty of people here finish work at three in the morning, and that is exactly when a lost key is at its most miserable.
We are a genuine 24 hour service, not an answerphone with a callback in the morning. If you finish a night shift and your key has gone, call us then rather than waiting, because standing next to a car you cannot open at that hour is not a safe way to spend an evening.
What to expect
| Problem | Typical fix |
|---|---|
| Locked out at the flats | Entry without damage, at the bay |
| Lost key in town | New key cut and programmed at the car |
| Keys stolen | New key plus deletion of the missing one |
| Car will not start | Scan before anything is replaced |
Our route into Little London
We come in along the A647 and round the north of the city centre, or drop down Meanwood Road depending on the exact street. Carlton Hill, Lovell Park, the flats off Servia Road and the streets towards Woodhouse are all a short hop from each other once we are in.
City centre traffic is the only real obstacle, and it is worst on weekday afternoons. Late at night, which is when a good share of our LS7 calls come in, the roads are clear. Parking is the other thing to mention when you ring: if the car is in a residents' bay or behind a barrier, tell us how we get in.
A typical call-out in Little London
A nurse finishes a night shift at the infirmary at half six in the morning, walks back to a car parked round the corner, and cannot find the key anywhere in a bag that has been in a locker all night.
We get calls like that at hours when nothing else is open. We come to the car, check the paperwork, read the key code and program a new key at the kerbside, and the drive home happens rather than a two hour wait for the first bus. It is the single best argument for using a genuine 24 hour service rather than one that answers the phone and books you in for Monday.
Nearby areas we cover from Little London
The same run covers Woodhouse, Sheepscar, Burmantofts, Buslingthorpe and the edges of Chapel Allerton and Harehills, plus the city centre itself.
Flats and apartment blocks are the thing to mention when you call. If the car is behind a gate or in an underground car park, we need to know how we get in, and whether there is a height restriction for the van.
Services we offer in Little London
Non-Destructive Entry
Locked out? We open the car with specialist tools, not a crowbar. No scratches, no broken locks.
Learn more →Lost Car Key Replacement
Lost your only key? New key cut and programmed where the car is parked.
Learn more →Lost or Stolen Key Deletion
Remove missing keys from the car's system so they can no longer start it.
Learn more →Key Fob Repairs
Fob not working? Battery, casing, buttons, re-syncing and reprogramming.
Learn more →Questions from Little London drivers
How long will you be?
About six miles from Stanningley, and longer at rush hour through the city. You get a live ETA on the call.
Do you cover Woodhouse, Sheepscar and Chapeltown?
Yes, along with the rest of LS7 and the neighbouring areas.
My keys were stolen. What should I do first?
Get the missing key deleted from the car. Until that is done it still starts the vehicle, whoever has it.
Can you come to a residents' car park?
Yes, as long as we can get access to the vehicle.
Do you really work through the night?
Yes, every night of the year, which matters in an area with this many shift workers.
Do I need paperwork with me?
Yes, photo ID and something showing you keep the car, such as the V5C or insurance on your phone.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. One agreed price, given before we travel.
My car is in an underground car park. Is that a problem?
Not usually, but tell us about height restrictions so we can bring the kit in on foot if we need to.
Can you come to the city centre as well?
Yes. The centre is inside our standard area and we are there regularly.