Fast, Professional Solutions for Vehicle Lockouts, Lost Keys, and Car Security
Losing access to your vehicle is never convenient, whether it's a lost key, a broken remote, or a car that won't unlock. At Armstrong Smarter Security, we provide prompt, expert automotive locksmith services across New Zealand. With over 45 years of experience and 15 service locations nationwide, we deliver fast, mobile assistance for car lockouts, key replacements, and transponder programming.
Our fully licensed technicians offer on-site service for a wide range of automotive issues. We handle everything from basic key duplication to advanced car access recovery — quickly and without damage.
Our services include:
Most vehicles today rely on transponder keys that communicate with your vehicle's security system. If your key is lost, damaged, or fails to start the car, standard key cutting is not enough.
Armstrong technicians use advanced diagnostic and programming tools to repair or replace transponder keys for most major vehicle brands. We complete the job on-site, so there is no need to wait days at a dealership. Our process is fast, secure, and designed to get you back on the road with minimal downtime.
Locked out of your car during a workday or late at night? Our 24/7 mobile locksmiths are ready to respond. We unlock cars safely using non-destructive methods and can cut and program new keys on the spot if needed.
No matter your home's layout or materials, we'll help you select the right product and install it with precision.
Our automotive locksmiths work across nearly every type of vehicle:
Whether you've locked your keys inside the car, lost a transponder, or need a new ignition key cut, Armstrong is ready to help.
Yes, we service a vast array of vehicles equipped with electronic keys, smart fobs, and immobiliser systems. Using advanced diagnostic software allows our team to assess your specific setup and recommend the right programming solution to get you back on the road.
Yes, we operate a fleet of mobile workshops across New Zealand to deliver on-site assistance for lockouts and key issues. Reaching our customers at home, at work, or on the roadside ensures that you receive professional help without the need for an expensive tow to a dealership.
Yes, having a spare key is a proactive way to avoid emergency lockouts and the higher costs associated with total key loss. Providing our customers with a second set of keys offers a convenient backup that saves time and stress should your primary set ever go missing.
We recommend having the key inspected by our specialists before it fails completely or snaps inside the ignition. Assessing the damage early allows our team to determine if a repair is possible or if a fresh replacement key is the safer, more reliable option for your vehicle.
Yes, we support commercial clients by providing tailored locksmith services for company cars, delivery vans, and heavy transport fleets. Managing the security needs of your business vehicles ensures that your operations continue to run smoothly with minimal disruption from lock or key faults.
Yes, we use specialised extraction tools to safely remove broken key fragments from your ignition or door barrel. Clearing the obstruction allows our team to cut a new replacement key immediately, ensuring you aren't left stranded by a mechanical failure.
Yes, we offer faster response times and more competitive pricing by completing the work directly at your location. Eliminating the need to wait for parts to arrive from overseas ensures our team can get you back behind the wheel much sooner than a standard dealership service.

If this is an emergency or urgent job, please contact us on 0800-506-111