Ostan Locksmiths, Vehicle Key Specialists
Automotive Locksmith Melbourne
Mobile car, ute and van key specialists, Richmond to greater Melbourne
Car and Motorcycle Key Requests
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About Ostan Locksmiths
Automotive Locksmith Melbourne Wide, Done at Your Vehicle
Ostan Locksmiths is an automotive locksmith Melbourne drivers call when a car, ute or van key is lost, broken or no longer starts the vehicle. We are based in Richmond VIC 3121 and work entirely on the road.
- Cars, utes and vans, plus motorcycles
- Keys cut and coded at the vehicle, not in a workshop
- Transponders matched to the immobiliser, not just a blade cut from a blank
- New keys originated from the vehicle identification number
- Quoted on the phone before we set off
There is no shopfront to drive to and nothing to tow. You tell us where the vehicle is parked and we bring the workshop to the kerb, finishing most jobs in a single visit.
What We Handle
The Jobs an Auto Locksmith Actually Does
Most callouts fall into four groups: a key that is lost, a key that is locked inside, a key that no longer starts the car, and an ignition that will not turn. All four are fixable at the roadside.
- Around the clock attendance, seven days
- Dispatched from Richmond to wherever the vehicle sits
- Non-destructive entry as the standard approach
Where every key is gone we originate a new one from the vehicle identification number, cut it and pair it to the immobiliser, then clear the missing key from the car wherever the platform allows it.
Related Services
Other Vehicle Key Services We Cover
Car Key Replacement
Lost the only key to your car, ute or van? We cut and code a replacement where it is parked, from plain blades to smart keys.
Car Key Cutting and Spare Keys
A spare cut today costs a fraction of an all-keys-lost callout later. We cut and code second keys while you wait.
Car Key Programming
Transponder, remote and proximity smart keys paired to your immobiliser on site, with lost keys cleared from the vehicle.
Car Remote and Key Fob Replacement
A remote that has stopped talking to the car is often a flat cell or a worn button. We test, replace and re-pair at the kerbside.
Motorcycle Locksmith Melbourne
The full bike service: lost sets, cut and coded spares, chipped keys, ignition barrels and steering locks for every machine.
Dealership or Locksmith
Why Drivers Call Us Instead of the Dealer
A dealership needs the car brought to it, usually on a truck, and often books weeks out. We come to the car, carry the blanks and the coding equipment, and work the same day including nights and weekends.
- No towing and no drop-off
- Same-day attendance in most of Melbourne
- Aftermarket and genuine keys, your choice
- Proof of ownership checked before any key is made
- One visit for most makes and model years
Where We Work
Suburbs We Cover From Richmond
Richmond is the base and greater Melbourne is the service area. These are the suburbs we are called to most often, each with its own page.
Why Choose Ostan Locksmiths
Six Reasons Melbourne Drivers and Riders Call Us
Vehicles Only
Cars, utes, vans and motorcycles are the whole job, so the gear in the van is chosen for keys and immobilisers.
Quoted Before We Start
You hear what the job involves and what it costs on the phone, and nothing proceeds until you say yes.
We Come to You
Fully mobile from Richmond. No towing, no drop-off, no leaving your vehicle somewhere overnight.
Around the Clock
Late nights, weekends and public holidays included. Vehicle keys never fail at a convenient hour.
A Real Person Answers
Ring us and you speak to the technician who will be doing the work, not a call centre.
Keys Made On Site
Cutting and programming equipment travels with us, so most jobs are finished in a single visit.
Richmond Based, Melbourne Wide
Locked Out or Out of Keys? We Come to the Vehicle
Service Area
Where are you based?
Ostan Locksmiths is based in Richmond VIC 3121 and runs entirely as a mobile service, so there is no shopfront to visit. We drive to your vehicle anywhere across greater Melbourne, most often in Abbotsford, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Carlton, Kew, Hawthorn, Toorak, South Yarra, Brunswick and Camberwell.
Richmond, Victoria 3121
Mobile service across greater Melbourne
- 0410 380 354
- [email protected]
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Locksmiths in Melbourne
Straight answers to the questions we are asked most often about automotive locksmith work in Melbourne, with no jargon and no obligation.
Can you make a car key with no original to copy?
Yes. This is an all-keys-lost job. We decode the vehicle, either from the lock barrel or through the diagnostic port, cut a fresh blade to that code, then program it to the immobiliser.
It takes longer than duplicating an existing key and costs more, but no towing is involved and the vehicle stays where it is parked.
How long does a replacement car key take?
Most jobs are finished in 30 to 90 minutes once we arrive. Cutting takes a few minutes.
Programming is what varies: some models accept a new key in under ten minutes, while others hold a security timer that has to run its course before the vehicle will accept anything new.
Do I need to have my car towed anywhere?
No. Everything needed to cut and code a key travels in the van, so the vehicle stays in the driveway, the street or the car park where it stopped.
Towing is only ever a question if the vehicle also has a mechanical fault, which is a job for a mechanic rather than a locksmith.
Will you cut a key for any make and model?
We cover most makes and models sold in Australia, including Toyota, Ford, Holden, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and many European marques.
A small number of very recent models are locked to manufacturer-only data. Ring with your details and you will get a yes or no before anyone is sent out.
What proof of ownership do I need?
A registration certificate or a driver licence matching the name on the registration. If you are not the registered owner, written authority from the person who is will do.
We check this on every job, because the ability to produce a working key for a stranger’s vehicle is exactly what a legitimate locksmith should refuse.
Can you unlock a car without damaging it?
Yes. Entry is made with air wedges and long-reach tools that work through the seal, leaving the lock, the glass and the paintwork untouched.
Coat hangers and slim jims wreck wiring looms and side-impact airbags on modern vehicles, so they are never used.
Is it worth getting a spare key before I need one?
Almost always. A duplicate cut while you still hold a working key is a straightforward job.
The same vehicle with no key at all becomes an all-keys-lost job, which takes longer and costs considerably more. A spare made today is the cheapest form of insurance against a 2am callout.
Do you work after hours?
Yes. Nights, weekends and public holidays are covered across Melbourne. Give us a call, describe where you are, and you will be told honestly how long the drive will take.