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Why Join the Auto Locksmiths Association?
More Than Just Membership
The Auto Locksmiths Association brings together professional auto locksmiths from across the UK, Ireland and overseas.
Becoming an ALA member isn’t simply about having an Association logo next to your business name. Membership gives you access to a growing range of technical resources, digital tools, training, industry contacts and the combined knowledge of other auto locksmiths.
The ALA is run for the benefit of its members and continues to develop around the needs of people actually working within the auto locksmith industry.
Built by members, for members.
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Membership Benefits
Practical resources, professional connections and modern tools designed around the work of auto locksmiths.
ALA Members Portal
Access ALA tools, technical resources and member services from your computer, tablet or phone.
Vehicle Lookup
Quickly look up vehicle information using a registration number and access relevant ALA vehicle information.
ALA Vehicle Database
Access technical information, programming notes, key information and knowledge contributed by the Association and its members.
ALA SERMI Vault
Keep relevant security-related job records and supporting documentation organised.
Quotes & Job Management
Create customer quotes, record job information and convert accepted quotes into jobs.
Job Planner & Calendar
Schedule and organise upcoming work through the ALA Members Portal.
Supplier Offers & Member Deals
Access offers, promotions and information from participating industry suppliers.
Training & Technical Development
Continue developing your knowledge through ALA training, technical sessions and knowledge sharing.
ALA Meetings & Events
Meet other members, suppliers and people from across the auto locksmith industry.
Public ALA Profile
Promote your business through your profile in the ALA’s public locksmith directory.
Customer Enquiries
Allow potential customers searching the ALA website to discover and contact participating members.
Digital ALA Membership ID
Access a convenient digital ID demonstrating current ALA membership.
ALA WhatsApp Community
One of the biggest benefits of ALA membership is being part of a network of other professional auto locksmiths.
ALA members have access to our private WhatsApp Community, providing a quick and easy way to communicate with other members throughout the industry.
Ask for advice, discuss difficult jobs, share useful information, get a second opinion or simply keep in touch with other locksmiths.
When you’re faced with something unusual, having a network of experienced auto locksmiths available can be invaluable.
The community is also used to keep members informed about ALA news, meetings, training and other important updates.
A network of auto locksmiths — right in your pocket.
ALA Members Portal
Every ALA member receives access to the dedicated ALA Members Portal.
The portal has been developed specifically for auto locksmiths and brings together technical information, vehicle data, Association resources and useful business tools in one place.
It can be accessed from your computer, tablet or phone, making it useful whether you’re at home, in the workshop or out on the road.
Vehicle lookup
Technical data
Job planning
Secure records
Vehicle Lookup
Quickly look up vehicle information using a registration number.
Vehicle Lookup helps members identify vehicles and access useful information before or during a job.
From the vehicle record, members can access ALA information and resources relevant to that particular vehicle.
ALA Vehicle Database
The ALA is building its own technical vehicle knowledge base specifically for the auto locksmith industry.
Depending on the vehicle and information available, records can include:
- Key and remote information
- Key blank references
- Programming information
- Immobiliser systems
- Vehicle platforms
- Entry information
- Useful technical notes
- Known problems and issues
- Member experiences and submissions
Members can contribute their own knowledge and experiences, allowing the database to continually improve.
Information learned by one member on a difficult job can potentially help another member when they encounter the same vehicle in the future.
ALA SERMI Vault
Members have access to the ALA SERMI Vault, designed to help with the record keeping associated with security-related vehicle work.
The system provides a structured way to record job information and securely retain supporting documentation.
Depending on the type of job, this can include vehicle details, customer information and relevant proof of ownership or authority.
Records can then be retained within the member’s account and exported when required.
It provides members with a practical way of keeping their SERMI-related job records organised.
Business & Job Management Tools
Quotes & Job Management
Create customer quotes, record vehicle and customer information and convert accepted quotes into jobs.
Keeping everything together makes it easier to organise work without information being spread across different notes, messages and systems.
Job Planner & Calendar
Plan upcoming jobs through the ALA Members Portal.
Jobs can be scheduled by date and time, allowing members to organise their workload and keep track of upcoming work.
Supplier Offers & Member Deals
ALA members can benefit from offers and opportunities provided by participating industry suppliers.
The Members Portal gives suppliers a dedicated way to communicate offers, promotions and product information directly to ALA members.
This can give members access to deals and opportunities that may not be available to the wider trade.
Training & Technical Development
Vehicle security technology never stands still.
New immobiliser systems, vehicle platforms, security requirements and programming methods continue to change the way auto locksmiths work.
The ALA provides opportunities for members to continue developing their knowledge through technical training, demonstrations, meetings and knowledge sharing.
Training also provides an opportunity to learn directly from other people within the industry and discuss real-world experiences.
ALA Meetings & Events
ALA meetings provide an opportunity to meet other people from within the industry.
Members can meet suppliers, attend technical sessions, see demonstrations, discuss developments within the trade and build relationships with other auto locksmiths.
The social side of the Association is important too.
Meetings provide an opportunity to catch up with other people who understand the challenges of working within the same specialist industry.
Public ALA Profile & Customer Enquiries
Active ALA members can have their own profile within the ALA’s public locksmith directory.
Customers visiting the ALA website can search for an auto locksmith in their area and find participating ALA members.
A member’s profile can provide information about their business, areas covered and services offered.
Customers can then make contact with suitable members.
This gives membership an additional benefit by providing another way for potential customers to discover an ALA member’s business.
Digital ALA Membership ID
Members have access to a digital ALA membership ID.
This provides a convenient way to demonstrate current membership of the Association when required.
A Growing Technical Community
Perhaps the greatest benefit of ALA membership is something that can’t be reduced to a single feature.
It’s access to other people who understand the job.
Auto locksmithing is a specialist trade, and sometimes the information you need isn’t in a manual or diagnostic program.
Another member may have already seen the vehicle, encountered the problem or found the solution.
The ALA provides an environment where that experience can be shared rather than lost.
Every new contribution makes the collective knowledge of the Association stronger.
Be Part of the Industry
The Auto Locksmiths Association exists to support professional auto locksmiths and help maintain standards within the industry.
Membership combines the benefits of a professional trade association with practical tools and resources designed for modern auto locksmith businesses.
Professional Recognition
Technical Knowledge
Practical Tools
Training & Development
Industry Connections
Professional Community
ALA Members in Action
Training, meetings and industry events with the ALA community.
Ready to Join the ALA?
If you’re a professional auto locksmith and want to become part of the Association, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Apply to join the Auto Locksmiths Association and become part of a community built around supporting and developing the auto locksmith industry.
Questions before applying? Contact the ALA.