Ute Canopy & Roof Rack Keys in Hamilton

• Can you replace a lost ute canopy key? In most cases, yes. The right fix depends on the lock: cutting a key from a code, replacing the lock, or changing the lock to a new key. We tell you which before we travel.
• Can you copy a roof rack key? Yes, if you still have a working key that can be cut. Some makes only supply keys by code from the maker, and we will tell you early if yours is one of them.
• A key has snapped in the lock. We remove the broken piece first, then cut a new key or replace the lock if it is worn.
• Do I need to bring the vehicle in? No. We come to your ute or van at home, on the worksite or in your yard.
• What does it cost? It depends on the lock and how many you have. You get a firm price by phone before we travel.
• Hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days.

A ute canopy usually has its own lock or locks: a rear door or hatch lock, and sometimes side doors or windows. On many utes these locks are separate from the ignition key, so losing the canopy key does not stop the ute starting, but it can lock your gear in or out. Some factory tailgates do use the vehicle key, so check which lock is which before you call.

Factory canopies, aftermarket canopies, and tonneau or tub covers with keyed locks are all worth a call. If you are not sure what you have, send a photo of the lock and we will tell you what we can do before we travel.

Roof bars and racks, ladder racks, cargo boxes and bike carriers often lock on with their own keyed locks. When the key goes missing, the rack stays locked on the roof and you cannot fit it, move it or take it off. Common rack and box makes include Thule, Whispbar, Yakima and Rhino-Rack. Whatever the make, the first step is the same: look at the lock and any code number.

Many racks come with a key code stamped on the key or the lock. With a code, a replacement key can often be cut or ordered. Some makes only supply keys by code from the maker, and we will say so straight away rather than guess. If there is no key and no code, the lock can often be replaced or changed to a new key.

Canopy and roof rack locks belong to the canopy or the rack, so the work is much the same whichever ute it sits on. For the ute's own key, each model below has its own page.

Also common on Waikato farms and worksites: the Mazda BT-50, SsangYong Musso, Foton Tunland, Nissan NP300 and Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. If your ute is not listed, ring us with the make, model and year and we will confirm before we travel. For brands, see all vehicle brands.

Tradies fit racks for ladders, pipe and long loads, and cargo boxes for tools. A lost rack key can stop a job. We work on vans, wagons and SUVs as well as utes.

For the van or truck's own keys, see Van Keys and Truck Keys.

If you look after several utes or vans, one visit can sort the rack and canopy locks on all of them. Ask us about matching locks so one key suits the fleet, a spare key for every vehicle, and a simple record of which key belongs to which vehicle. See Fleet Locksmith Services and Commercial Fleet Keys. We invoice approved fleet and business accounts, so ask when you call.

• The vehicle make, model, year and rego
• What the lock is on: canopy door, roof rack foot, cargo box, tonneau or tub cover
• A photo of the lock and of any key you still have, including any number stamped on it
• Whether any key is left, or none at all
• Where the vehicle is parked

A spare cut from a working key is the simplest job. A lost key with no code takes more work, because the lock may need replacing or changing to a new key. If you have one working key now, getting a spare cut is the best protection against the next lost key.