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CAR KEY REPLACEMENT, ECU REMAPPING, ADAS CALIBRATION EXPERTS IN BASINGSTOKE

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🚗 Your Local Experts for Fast, Affordable Car Keys, Diagnostics, Remapping & ADAS Calibration in Basingstoke

With years of experience and the latest diagnostic equipment, our trained technicians provide accurate diagnostics and fault finding for your vehicle. We offer dealership-quality service at competitive prices across Basingstoke and the Hampshire area.

Our wide range of services includes Vehicle Diagnostics, ECU Remapping, ADAS Calibration, Car Key Replacement, Auto Locksmith Services, Engine ECU Repair, Instrument Cluster Repair, and Radio Code Retrieval. Every job is carried out by fully trained and insured technicians, giving you complete confidence and peace of mind.

We offer a complimentary collection and drop off of your vehicle from your home/work place when you are in Basingstoke and surrounding areas.

Also, if your repair requires more than 1 hour work after dropping off your vehicle at our garage, our friendly team can offer to take you back home, work or rail station within the Basingstoke area, completely for FREE.

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Daniele helped me with a new key cutting for my Honda Civic, didn’t take long and was back in my car in no time. Very reasonably priced compared to a dealership and quick service! Very pleased. Would wholeheartedly recommend.
— Mark Wilson
 

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OUR SERVICES

With several years of experience, our mechanics provide accurate diagnostics and fault finding for your vehicle outside main dealerships — all at very competitive prices!

All our jobs are carried by fully trained technicians and covered by insurance.

As a courtesy to all our clients, we can collect and drop off your vehicle from home or your work place completely for FREE when you are based in the Basingstoke area.

Also, If your repair takes more than an hour, we’ll gladly drop you off at home, work, or the rail station — anywhere within the Basingstoke area — completely free of charge.

 

We can help you with most car makes including the followings:


  • Abarth

  • Alfa Romeo

  • Audi

  • Bentley

  • BMW

  • Chevrolet

  • Chrysler

  • Citroen

  • Daewoo

  • FIAT

  • Ford

  • Honda

  • Hyundai

  • Iveco

  • Jaguar

  • Jeep

  • KIA

  • Land Rover

  • Lexus

  • Mazda

  • Mercedes

  • Mini

  • Mitsubishi

  • Nissan

  • Peugeot

  • Porsche

  • Renault

  • Rover - MG

  • Saab

  • Seat

  • Skoda

  • Smart

  • Subaru

  • Suzuki

  • Toyota

  • Vauxhall

  • Volkswagen

  • Volvo

Even if your vehicle make is not listed above, contact us anyway!

Surely we can still help.

 

 

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC & FAULT-FINDING SERVICES

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC - The Automotive Expert - Basingstoke

We use professional diagnostic tools to scan and reset your car or van. Our system detects faults in the engine, airbag, ABS, immobiliser, body module, central locking, parking sensors, battery, service light, and more.

With our genuine tools we can also program new and used ECUs into your vehicle without the need to go to the dealer.

Prices from £70 per hour.

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ECU REMAPPING

ECU REMAPPING - The Automotive Expert - Basingstoke

Remapping or performance tuning can improve your vehicle's engine performance. It increases power output (BHP), torque (Nm), and fuel efficiency (mpg).

Our technicians have several years of experience and training in this field. We use only genuine and approved software such as Winols EVC and Race2000 Dimsport. Programmer tools include KessV2, Newgenuis, Trasdata, and Autotuner. We can remap all cars and light commercial vehicles.

We offer FREE engine diagnostic check before starting the mapping to ensure everything is working as expected in your vehicle.

At the end of the mapping work we can provide you with the full printed report graphic of the gained BHP and NM, upon request.

We provide:

  • ECONOMY remap

  • PERFORMANCE remap

  • OBD remapping engine ECU

  • BENCH remapping engine ECU

  • Chip tuning remap

  • Speed limiter removal on cars and vans (VMAX)

  • Hot start for vehicles such as Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda, and more

Prices from £200.

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CAR KEY REPLACEMENT & AUTO LOCKSMITH

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We are the specialists in vehicle locksmith, replacing, testing and repairing of faulty keys.

Main dealers can overcharge for simply replacing a key for your vehicle. But thanks to our equipment we can program new remote or manual keys promptly and at affordable prices!

We can:

  • supply new remote key, key fob, key card, proximity/smart key, manual standard keys or emergency key blade (all new keys will be cut and programmed to your car or van)

  • tests, carry out repairs and re-programme manual and remote vehicle keys

  • upgrade your straight remote key into a flip remote key

  • rebuild or replace your key blade or ignition/door barrel

  • disable lost or stolen keys (we can remove the lost or stolen key fob’s coding from your car’s computerised system, and supply and re-programme a replacement key for you. This make your old key completely useless, so you no longer have to worry that a stranger may find your car key and use it to access your vehicle at a later date)

  • supply new transponder chips even if your key has been damaged or lost

  • repair or fix immobilizer or central locking problems

  • replaced damaged key buttons and covers/shells

  • retrieve your CAR PASS or PIN code of your immobilizer by EEPROM or VIN that are needed to reprogram the ECU or Key.

All our replacement keys come with a 1 year warranty.

Prices from £75.

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ENGINE ECU REPAIR

Engine ECU Repair - The Automotive Expert - Basingstoke

We offer the following specialist services to fix your ECU faults, such as:

  • Program or fit new or second-hand engine ECU

  • Transfer immobiliser functions and all configurations from old ECU to new or used/donor ECU

  • ECU cloning

  • EEPROM Flash Micro programming

  • Checksum, CVN, Internal Fault

  • Airbag ECU clear crash problem

  • Body Computer, UCH Immobiliser NATS PATS, CEM, CAS, EWS, FRM, ESL, KVM, BCM, BSI, Keyless Module, Central Electrical, Central Comfort, Power steering, Seat Occupancy Sensor, and many more.

Prices from £100.

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DASHBOARD SPEEDOMETER

DASHBOARD SPEEDOMETER - The Automotive Expert LTD - Basingstoke

We offer the following dashboard services:

  • Program mileage for replacement new or used instrument cluster

  • Syncronisation mileage with other ECU on the car

  • Fit and program new or used dash

  • Repair dash with gauges, illuminations, buzzer, display LCD and switch faulty

  • Conversions km to miles for imported or left hand drive car

  • Change language

    Please note, we will only carry mileage correction for legal reasons.

Prices starting from £100.

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MECHANICAL REPAIRS

Mechanical repairs service at The Automotive Expert LTD garage, Basingstoke

We can assist you with the following mechanical services and repairs:

  • MOT

  • car service

  • car repairs

  • tyres

  • brakes

  • clutches

  • timing belt

  • air conditioning

  • exhausts

  • batteries

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RADIO DECODING UNLOCKING

Fiat 500 Radio Code Decoding Unlocking Service

If your battery has been disconnected, gone flat, or the wrong code has been entered, we can retrieve your radio code. We can unlock your radio in just 10 minutes while you wait.

We use the latest car radio decoding tools to safely unlock radios for all car makes, even when incorrect codes have been entered.

Primary dealers can take up to a week to provide your correct radio code. With us, you get it decoded in minutes with a friendly, affordable, and highly efficient service.

We can help you with:

  • CAN Check problem for ALFA and FIAT

  • PROD MODE for MERCEDES-BENZ

  • VIN Number for PEUGEOT and CITROEN

  • And more

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AIRBAG ECU REPAIR

Airbag ECU repair and diagnostics service at The Automotive Expert LTD

Using professional diagnostic equipment, programmers, and software, we provide crash data reset services to repair airbag ECUs. These modules are fitted on most vehicles, makes, and models.

Our team can remove crash data and delete fault codes from airbag ECU modules that have locked after airbag deployment.

Most main dealers or local garages do not offer this service. They often quote expensive replacement costs for a new airbag ECU. Delivery times can be long—usually 2–3 weeks—because parts are not always in stock and may need to be specially ordered or shipped from abroad.

With our service, we restore your locked airbag module to the condition of a new one, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds.

We can often complete this service the same day we receive your unit, or even while you wait in our workshop.

When filling out our contact form, we recommend including your vehicle diagnostic report from your dealer or garage, if available.

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ADAS CALIBRATION

ADAS Calibration in Basingstoke - The Automotive Expert Basingstoke, Hampshire

Modern vehicles increasingly feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to improve safety and comfort. These systems rely on cameras, sensors, radar, and LiDAR to function correctly.

After any repair, windscreen replacement, or wheel alignment, ADAS calibration is essential to ensure these systems work as intended.

We provide professional ADAS calibration services using the latest equipment and procedures, entirely in line with original manufacturer (OEM) standards.

What is ADAS Calibration?

ADAS calibration involves the precise alignment and testing of your vehicle’s advanced safety systems. Common features requiring calibration include:

  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

  • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

  • Blind Spot Monitoring

  • Traffic Sign Recognition

  • Parking Assist

Even minor misalignments can result in these systems malfunctioning — potentially putting you and others at risk.

When Do You Need ADAS Calibration?

You may require calibration if:

  • Your windscreen has been replaced

  • A camera, sensor or radar has been removed or replaced

  • Your vehicle has been involved in a collision

  • Suspension or steering components have been repaired or replaced

  • The wheel alignment has been adjusted

Types of ADAS Calibration

  • Static Calibration – Carried out in the workshop using specialist targets and equipment while the vehicle remains stationary.

  • Dynamic Calibration – Involves driving the vehicle under specific road and speed conditions to recalibrate the system.

Many vehicles require a combination of both methods.

Why Choose Us?

  • OEM-Compliant Equipment – We use manufacturer-approved tools for precise calibration

  • Certified Technicians – Trained across a wide range of makes and models

  • Quick Turnaround – Same-day service available for most vehicles

  • Quality Assurance – All systems tested and verified post-calibration

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