Advice & Guides
Straightforward guidance for motorists from the Auto Locksmiths Association, written to help you understand your options before arranging work on your vehicle.
Guide
What to Do If You Lose Your Car Keys
Practical advice on replacing lost car keys, what an auto locksmith can do, likely costs and timescales, and what to do if your keys are stolen or locked inside the vehicle.
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Why You Should Have a Spare Car Key
Why having a spare car key is worthwhile, how spare keys are made and programmed, likely costs, and how an auto locksmith can supply an additional key without a main dealer visit.
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