Mobile Locksmith · Stellenbosch · Cape Town
While you wait We come to you Cars & homes

Locked out? Lost your keys?
We come to you.

Elder Locksmith is a mobile locksmith based in Stellenbosch, serving all of Cape Town. Car opening, lost car keys, remote programming, ignitions and house locks — cut, coded and tested on the spot, while you wait.

One call and we confirm your price and travel time before we leave. No guesswork, no towing, no waiting rooms.

WhatsApp Us
084 497 7845 / 067 045 8733 Call either number — WhatsApp on 084
Coverage Radar
Stellenbosch base · Cape Town wide
Cape Town Wide
Bellville
CBD
Strand
Durbanville
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Coverage illustration — we come to you anywhere in Cape Town.

Stellenbosch Somerset West Strand Bellville Durbanville Brackenfell Kuils River Kraaifontein Cape Town CBD Northern Suburbs Southern Suburbs Blouberg
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Why Elder Locksmith

The locksmith that comes to you

The sign says it best: "While You Wait." No towing your car to a dealership, no leaving your door unlocked overnight. Elder Locksmith drives out to you anywhere in Cape Town and does the work on site — cut, coded and tested before we leave.

Car Keys Remotes Transponder Coding Ignitions Car Lockouts House Keys Home Lockouts Key Cutting
We Come To You

Based in Stellenbosch, mobile across all of Cape Town — from the CBD to Strand, Durbanville to Somerset West. Your driveway, office parking or the roadside becomes our workshop.

Done While You Wait

Keys are cut and coded on the spot with mobile equipment. Most jobs are finished in a single visit — you watch it happen and drive away with a working key in your hand.

Straight Talk On Price

You get the price and travel time confirmed before we ever start driving. What we agree on the phone is what you pay — and we test everything before we leave.

Non-destructive entry first Everything tested before we leave One call covers all of Cape Town WhatsApp a photo for a faster quote
What We Do

Eight ways we get you moving again

From a snapped key at midnight to a full set of lost car keys — every service below is done at your location by the same mobile unit. If you are not sure which one you need, just describe the problem on WhatsApp.

Mobile Locksmith

The workshop comes to you — home, office or roadside, anywhere in Cape Town.

Lost Car Keys

All keys gone? We cut and code a brand-new key for your car on site.

Remote Programming

New and replacement remotes programmed to your vehicle's central locking.

Ignition Service

Sticky, worn or jammed ignition? We service and repair it at your location.

Broken Key Extraction

Key snapped inside the lock or ignition? We remove it cleanly and cut a fresh one.

Key Cutting & Coding

Spare keys and transponders cut and coded while you wait — cars and homes.

Car Opening

Locked out with keys inside? Non-destructive car opening, no damage to your vehicle.

House Keys & Lockouts

Locked out of home or need house keys cut? We open up and sort your keys on site.

Keys locked in the boot Immobiliser not recognising the key Remote battery or button failure Key turns but won't start Snapped key in the front door Only one key left — need a spare
The problem What Elder Locksmith does What you get
Locked out of your car Non-destructive car opening at your location Back on the road, no damage
Lost every car key New key cut and transponder coded on site Working key the same visit
Remote won't lock the car Remote repaired or replaced, programmed to your vehicle Central locking working again
Key snapped in the lock Broken piece extracted, fresh key cut on the spot Lock saved, new key in hand
Ignition sticky or jammed Ignition serviced or repaired at your location Smooth start, no dealership visit
Locked out of your home Door opened without damage, house keys cut if needed Back inside, spare keys sorted
Packages

Pick the help you need today

Every job is different, so Elder Locksmith quotes each one personally — WhatsApp your situation (a photo helps) and get a clear price before we drive out. No call-centre, no hidden extras.

Emergency Call-Out
WhatsApp for a quote

For when you are stranded right now — locked out of your car, home or office and need someone on the way immediately.

  • We come to you anywhere in Cape Town
  • Price and travel time confirmed before we drive
  • Non-destructive entry attempted first
  • Cars, homes and business premises
  • Everything tested before we leave
Get Emergency Help
Most Requested
Car Keys & Programming
WhatsApp your make & model

For lost keys, spare keys and remotes — cut, coded and programmed at your location, while you wait.

  • Lost car key replacement — even with no key left
  • Spare keys cut & transponder coded
  • Remotes programmed to your vehicle
  • Broken key extraction included when needed
  • Done on site — no towing to a dealer
Quote My Car Key
Home & Business Locks
WhatsApp for a quote

For houses, flats and business premises — lockouts opened and keys sorted for the whole family or team.

  • Home and office lockouts opened
  • House keys cut while you wait
  • Extra keys for family, tenants or staff
  • Straight advice on worn or sticky locks
  • Scheduled visits at a time that suits you
Ask About Locks
How It Works

From stuck to sorted in four steps

The whole process is built around one idea: get to you fast and fix it on the first visit, with no surprises on price.

1
Call or WhatsApp

Tell us what happened and where you are. A photo of your key or lock on WhatsApp speeds everything up.

2
We Confirm Price & Time

Before we drive, you get the price and the travel time. What we agree is what you pay — confirmed upfront.

3
We Come To You & Fix It

The mobile unit arrives with cutting and coding equipment on board. The job is done on site, while you wait.

4
We Test Everything

Every key, remote and lock is tested in front of you before we leave. You only wave us off once it all works.

Questions

Asked before every call-out

The answers people usually need before they phone. Anything else — just ask on WhatsApp, it's the fastest way to reach us.

Yes — in most cases we can make a new key from scratch, even with no working key left. We cut the key and code the transponder to your car right where it stands. WhatsApp your car's make, model and year first so we can confirm before we travel.
Always — Elder Locksmith is a fully mobile service. We are based in Stellenbosch and cover all of Cape Town, from the CBD and the Northern Suburbs to Somerset West, Strand and Blouberg. We confirm the travel time together with your price when you call.
Most popular makes and models on South African roads. Because equipment differs per vehicle, send your make, model and year on WhatsApp — we confirm straight away whether we can do your key before anyone drives anywhere.
It depends on where you are and what the job is. Travel time is confirmed when you call, and most key and lockout jobs are finished on site in a single visit — that is the whole point of "while you wait".
Yes. Home lockouts, house keys cut while you wait, and extra keys for family, tenants or staff. We also give honest advice if a lock is worn and worth attention — no upselling, just what we see.
Ask about payment options when you book — we will confirm what works before we drive out, together with your price. That way there are zero surprises when the job is done.
Good To Know

Hours, coverage & how to reach us

The practical details, honestly stated — one phone call confirms everything for your exact situation.

Working Hours

Open daily — call or WhatsApp to confirm availability for your day and area.

Emergency call-outs: phone first on 084 497 7845 or 067 045 8733 and we will tell you honestly if we can get to you.

Because the unit is mobile, response depends on where the van is — one call settles it.

Service Coverage

Based in Stellenbosch, driving out across all of Cape Town:

Stellenbosch Somerset West Strand Bellville Durbanville Brackenfell Kuils River Kraaifontein Cape Town CBD Northern Suburbs Southern Suburbs Blouberg
Payment & Communication

WhatsApp is fastest — send a photo of your key or lock plus your suburb and we quote quickly.

Phone lines: 084 497 7845 and 067 045 8733.

Ask about payment options when you book — everything is agreed before we drive out.

Book A Call-Out

Tell us where you're stuck — we'll do the rest

Pick a date, leave your details and tap the button — it opens WhatsApp with your booking ready to send straight to Elder Locksmith. Need help right now? Call 084 497 7845 or 067 045 8733.

Your Details

This form opens WhatsApp with your booking message ready to send — no server or email needed.

Pick A Date

Choose the day you'd like the mobile unit to come out.

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No date selected yet — tap a day above.

Locked out right now? Call 084 497 7845 or 067 045 8733 — we confirm price and travel time immediately.

Word Of Mouth

Cape Town gets stuck. We get called.

A locksmith lives on word of mouth — one stranded driver telling the next. These example reviews show how real customer feedback will appear here as it comes in.

Thabo M.
Car opening · Bellville
★★★★★

Locked my keys in the car outside work. One phone call, price confirmed upfront, and he had the door open without a single scratch. Watched him test everything before he left. Excellent service.

Contact

One message and we're on our way

WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach Elder Locksmith — but every channel below goes straight through, so pick whichever suits you.

Call or WhatsApp

084 497 7845 — the main line, also on WhatsApp.

Second Line

067 045 8733 — second line, also call anytime.

Email

godknowsnyikanyika@gmail.com — for quotes that can wait a little.

Where We Work

Based in Stellenbosch — mobile call-outs across all of Cape Town, daily. Phone first to confirm availability.

Send this and we can quote fast:

The more of this you include in your first message, the quicker we confirm a price and get moving.

  • Your suburb or exact location
  • Car make, model and year (for car keys)
  • What happened — lost, locked in, snapped?
  • A photo of the key or lock if you can
  • When you need us — now or a set day
WhatsApp The Details Call 084 497 7845 Call 067 045 8733
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