AutokeyRemoteprox
The locksmith Bundaberg drivers call after the dealership says it can't be done.
That's not a marketing claim; it's described in detail by multiple reviewers naming specific makes like Saab, Audi, and Chery where mainstream options failed them. With roughly 23 years of operating experience and a fully mobile setup, he's well-suited to emergency situations where waiting for a workshop booking isn't an option — reviewers frequently mention turnarounds of under an hour from first call to job complete. Pricing transparency is a genuine strength: customers mention receiving clear explanations of what they're paying for, and multiple reviews compare his rates favourably to dealer or competitor quotes on the same job.
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Based on a sample of Google reviews (91 total)
“all the other key smiths said they couldn't do the job”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 284 locksmiths in Bundaberg
Credentials & background
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About AutokeyRemoteprox
Michael — the sole operator behind AutokeyRemoteprox — specialises almost exclusively in automotive key and remote technology: programming transponder keys, cutting replacement keys, coding key fobs, and getting into locked vehicles on-site. What makes him genuinely unusual in the Bundaberg region is his willingness to tackle models that other locksmiths and dealerships decline or can't handle — reviewers specifically name an Audi, a VW Passat B8, a Nissan Cube, a Jeep, a Saab, and a Chery as vehicles where competitors gave up before Michael succeeded. He operates as a fully mobile service, coming directly to the customer's location — whether that's home, work, or a car park — which means no towing required, even when a vehicle won't start. Pricing comes up repeatedly in reviews as a standout: customers consistently report paying significantly less than dealer quotes or other locksmith estimates, with one customer saving around $178 on a diagnostic job a Toyota dealership was going to charge $198 for. Michael also backs his work informally — one reviewer had a fob fault develop seven months after the original job and he returned the same day to fix it at no charge. He's a practical choice for anyone who's been told their key or immobiliser problem is too complex or too expensive to solve locally.
Best for: emergency car lockouts requiring same-day response, replacing lost or broken transponder keys without a dealership visit, and complex automotive key or immobiliser problems that other local locksmiths have declined to take on.
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Does AutokeyRemoteprox offer mobile callouts, or do I need to bring my vehicle somewhere?+
Michael operates entirely as a mobile service — he comes directly to where you and your vehicle are, whether that's your home, workplace, or a car park. This is particularly useful when a car won't start due to a key or immobiliser fault, as it removes the need for towing. Multiple reviewers mention him arriving within an hour of calling, and at least one job was completed within 20 minutes of arrival.
Can Michael handle uncommon or difficult car makes that other locksmiths have refused?+
This is where several reviewers specifically say he stood out. Customers mention bringing jobs to him after being turned away by dealerships and other locksmiths for vehicles including a Saab, Audi, VW Passat B8, Jeep, Nissan Cube, and Chery. One reviewer described an immobiliser issue that Chery Motors called unresolvable — Michael got the car running. It's worth calling him directly if you've already been told your vehicle is too complex.
How does AutokeyRemoteprox's pricing compare to dealerships and other locksmiths?+
Pricing is mentioned favourably in the majority of reviews we looked at. Customers report paying roughly a third of competitor quotes in some cases, and one reviewer saved over $170 compared to a Toyota dealership's diagnostic quote. Michael also provides shells and partial solutions where possible — one reviewer got a key shell for $44 and a full reprogram and cut for under $80 when other businesses wouldn't sell the shell separately.
What areas does Michael cover from Branyan?+
Reviews mention customers from Bundaberg, Bagara, and Hervey Bay being serviced. One Hervey Bay customer drove to Bundaberg for a Toyota Rukus transponder job after failing to find help locally — though for most jobs Michael travels to the customer. If you're outside central Bundaberg, it's worth calling to confirm whether he covers your area, as reviews don't give a precise service radius.
Does AutokeyRemoteprox guarantee or warranty the work done?+
There's no formal warranty advertised in the data we have, but one reviewer describes a key fob fault appearing seven months after the original job — Michael returned the same day and fixed the issue at no additional charge. That suggests he stands behind his work informally, though you'd want to confirm his exact policy before committing to a job, especially for complex programming work.