Auto Locksmith Kennford, Exeter
Mobile auto locksmith covering Kennford village and the A38 Devon Expressway south of Exeter — for village residents, Haldon Forest visitors and motorists on the Plymouth–Exeter road. Fixed price, 24 hours.
Kennford is a village four miles south of Exeter on the A38 Devon Expressway — the main road linking Exeter to Plymouth and the South Devon coast. For motorists travelling from the Dartmoor direction, Kennford is the first or last village on the approach to Exeter. For residents, it is a quiet rural community in the EX6 postcode with a character shaped by the Haldon Hills above it. We cover the full Kennford and surrounding EX6 area and are typically with you in 20–35 minutes.
Why Choose Us in Kennford
Kennford — A38 Gateway, Haldon Hills and the Last Village South of Exeter
Kennford sits where the A38 Devon Expressway climbs into the Haldon Hills before dropping into the Exe valley and Exeter. The village character is shaped by its position at this natural gateway — on a major national road yet set back in a quiet rural community that has existed here since the medieval period.
The A38 Devon Expressway
The A38 Devon Expressway is the primary route connecting Exeter to Plymouth and the South Devon coast — a dual carriageway that carries hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year through Devon. Kennford sits directly on this corridor, with the village accessed from the A38 slip roads near the Haldon Hill summit. Motorists who pull off the A38 at Kennford with a key problem — whether in a laybay, a petrol station or the village itself — are within our fast attendance area. The A38 approach here is the main gateway from Dartmoor National Park and the South Hams into Exeter from the south.
Haldon Forest Park — Devon's most popular cycling venue
Haldon Forest Park, managed by Forestry England on the Haldon Hills above Kennford, is one of Devon's most visited outdoor venues. The forest hosts mountain bike trails from green beginner routes to black-grade technical descents, as well as walking trails, a Go Ape adventure facility and a busy café. The car parks at Haldon Forest generate a consistent pattern of key callouts from cyclists and walkers who have left keys in the car, locked them inside, or returned to a dead fob battery after a long ride. We attend the Haldon Forest car parks as part of our Kennford coverage.
Kennford village and St Thomas Becket Church
Kennford village is a small, settled community centred on Church Road and the Devon Arms. St Thomas Becket Church — a Grade I listed Norman building dating from the 12th century — is the architectural heart of the village. The residential properties here range from period Devon cottages on Church Road to more modern development on the village edges. The village sits in the EX6 postcode alongside neighbouring Exminster and is accessed from the A38 or the lanes from the Exe valley below.
The Devon Arms and the A38 roadhouse tradition
The Devon Arms at Kennford is one of the well-known stopping points on the A38 south of Exeter — a traditional Devon pub serving travellers and locals alike. The surrounding car parking and the petrol station facilities near the A38 sliproads are among the locations we attend regularly for key callouts from travellers who discover a problem when they stop.
The Haldon Hills and surrounding area
The Haldon Hills form a prominent ridge between the Exe valley and the Teign valley to the south — visible from much of Exeter as the wooded skyline to the southwest. The ridge carries the B3193 and several unclassified lanes connecting the A38 to the villages of Dunchideock, Oxton, Ashton and the Teign valley. We cover these rural lanes as part of our broader Kennford EX6 response area.
Response time to Kennford
Typical response to Kennford village is 20–35 minutes via the A38 from Exeter. For Haldon Forest car parks, we approach via the Haldon Hill road — allow the longer end of that estimate. We confirm your exact location on the call and give an accurate ETA.
How It Works
Locations We Cover Near Kennford
We cover Kennford village, the A38 corridor, Haldon Forest Park and the surrounding EX6 rural lanes and hamlets.
Kennford connects north to Exeter via the A38 and to Exminster via the country lanes through the Exe valley. Alphington is accessible to the north via the A38 and A30 interchange. Countess Wear lies to the northeast via the A379 corridor. All are within our coverage — see the full Exeter areas page.
All Services Available in Kennford and the A38 Area
Every service available across Kennford, Haldon Forest and the A38 south Devon corridor. Vehicle entry and lost key replacement are the most common callout types in this rural and roadside area.
All Makes Covered in the Kennford Area
The Kennford A38 corridor brings in every make of vehicle imaginable — travellers en route between Exeter and Plymouth range from everyday Ford and Vauxhall family cars to Land Rover Defenders heading to Dartmoor and BMW touring saloons. Haldon Forest visitors bring an active lifestyle mix: Volkswagen vans, Toyota pickups and RAV4s are common in the forest car parks. Kennford village residents drive a typical rural Devon spread. We carry equipment for every make — call with your vehicle details for an immediate quote.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kennford and the A38
I am on the A38 near Kennford with a key problem — can you help?
Yes — the A38 Devon Expressway at the Kennford junction and the surrounding layby and sliproad areas are within our response coverage. If you have pulled off the A38 safely, call 01392 925673 and tell us your direction of travel and the nearest junction or landmark. We attend roadside callouts on the A38 Kennford section regularly.
Do you attend Haldon Forest Park car parks?
Yes — the Haldon Forest Park car parks on the B3193 Haldon Road are within our Kennford coverage. Mountain bikers and walkers who lock keys inside or lose them on a trail are a regular callout for us in this area. Call with your car park location within the forest and your vehicle details.
How quickly can you reach Kennford village?
Typical response to Kennford village is 20–35 minutes via the A38 from Exeter. For Haldon Forest car parks, the route via the B3193 adds a few minutes. We confirm an accurate arrival time on the call before setting off.
Can you replace a lost car key for a Land Rover in the Kennford area?
Yes — Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover key replacement is within our capability. The Kennford and Dartmoor corridor sees a high concentration of Land Rovers, which is one of the more complex key systems we work with. We confirm the specific method for your model and year on the call. See our Land Rover key replacement page for more detail.
Do you cover Dunchideock and the rural EX6 lanes near Kennford?
Yes — Dunchideock, Oxton and the rural lanes in the EX6 postcode surrounding Kennford are within our coverage. For very remote locations, we ask for your What3words location or a description of the nearest junction when you call. Response to rural EX6 is at the longer end of our estimate — typically 30–45 minutes.
My key fob battery died on a long drive near Kennford. What should I do?
Pull off the road safely and call us. A dead fob battery on a modern car may leave you unable to unlock the vehicle. Some cars have a mechanical key override on the door handle — check your owner's manual for your specific model. If you cannot access the vehicle, we attend and resolve the issue at your location. We diagnose whether it is a battery, sync or circuit fault before recommending a solution.
Do you cover Exminster and Alphington near Kennford?
Yes — Exminster to the northeast and Alphington to the north are both within our coverage, as is Countess Wear. See the full Exeter areas list.
Is there a call-out fee for Kennford?
No. No call-out fee for Kennford, Haldon Forest or any other area we cover. The fixed price quoted on the call covers travel, labour and all parts. You pay after the job is done and tested.
Other Areas We Cover Near Kennford
Stuck Near Kennford or the A38?
Whether you're on the A38, in the village or at Haldon Forest — call now. Fixed price before we travel, no call-out fee, available 24 hours. We come to your location.