Help & advice

Our customers frequently ask us if we can show them how to change the battery inside their car key fob. This morning I was asked how to replace a Vauxhall Corsa key fob battery, so I thought why not make …

I’m convinced Toyota keys must have been designed and manufactured by an auto locksmith! The remote keys used for Toyota vehicles are extremely flimsy and are prone to snapping and falling apart. The good news is we offer a complete Toyota …

Welcome to the second edition of ‘Under the Microscope’. In our last article we reviewed Renault key programming tool and saw True Code crowned as the number one product for coding replacement Renault keys and cards. This week we are …

Hey fellow auto locksmiths, this month we have started an exciting brand new blog feature. We shall be writing a fortnightly column called “Under The Microscope” that tests and reviews the best key programming and vehicle entry tools. There are dozens of …

At the end of 2012 we were treated to an all new Ford Transit van, titled the Ford Transit Custom. In addition to a completely new look, the new shape van features many new and improved safety and security features. …

This question gets typed into search engines hundreds of times a day all over the UK. Help!! I’ve lost my car keys what do I do?  If you have never lost your car keys you will most likely have no …

The problem with Honda locks At The Auto Locksmith we are called out several times a week to a very similar problem – A jammed Honda ignition lock. The key will go all the way into the ignition barrel but …

The Vauxhall ignition problem: When attempting to start the car the key goes all the way into the ignition but will not turn. You have a jammed Vauxhall ignition barrel. Cause of fault with Vauxhall ignitions: This is a common …

The problem: When attempting to start the car, the key seems to stops short of going all the way into the ignition, and will not turn. You have a jammed Peugeot ignition barrel. Cause of jammed Peugeot ignition The ignition …

If your key fob has stopped remotely opening your car doors or has become problematic, then it may mean the battery is flat and needs replacing.  The battery in the key fob only supplies power to the remote opening functionality …