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Car & Van Lockout — UK 24/7 Service

Non-Destructive Vehicle Entry, From £79

Available 24/7 across Birmingham, Manchester, and Peterborough.

No call-out fee24/7 365 days30–45 min responsePublic liability insuredFully qualified

What we cover under Car & Van Lockout

Non-destructive entry — all major makes

We use professional opening tools (air wedges, long-reach tools, decoders) that don't damage the door, window seal, or interior. Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mini, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Kia, Hyundai — most common UK vehicles supported.

Modern car security considerations

Newer cars (post-2010) often have alarm systems linked to the key. We know which methods trigger alarms and which don't — we use techniques that keep your security system intact and won't void warranties or insurance.

Replacement key cutting on-site

For many cars, we can cut and program a replacement key on the day, including transponder chips. Major brands and most aftermarket compatible keys supported. Pricing varies significantly by manufacturer — we'll quote on the phone before attending.

Broken key extraction

Key snapped in the door lock or ignition? We extract the broken piece using specialist tools — usually 15–30 minutes — and either repair the original key (rare) or cut a new one.

Vans & light commercial vehicles

Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Vauxhall Vivaro, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Iveco Daily, etc. Same techniques as cars, sometimes longer due to deadlocks and additional security.

Standard vehicle lockout pricing

  • Standard car lockout (keys inside)from £79
  • Van or light commercial lockoutfrom £99
  • Broken key extraction (door)from £89
  • Broken key extraction (ignition)from £119
  • Replacement transponder key cut & programmedfrom £120 + £80–£250 parts
  • Smart key/proximity key replacementfrom £150 + £150–£400 parts
  • Out-of-hours surcharge (10pm–6am)+£20

*Same pricing across all regions. Final quote always confirmed before work starts.*

Vehicle Lockout — frequently asked questions

How much does a car lockout cost?

£79 for standard cars where the keys are inside or in the ignition. £99 for vans and light commercials. Out-of-hours: +£20. If we need to cut a replacement key (lost keys), £150–£500 total depending on the car's security system.

Can you get into any make of car?

Most makes, yes. We have tools for Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mini, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Kia, Hyundai, Volvo, Mazda, and Suzuki. Highly specialised vehicles (some classic cars, US imports, exotic supercars) may need a dealer — call us and we'll be honest about whether we can help.

Will you damage my car?

Not under normal circumstances. We use non-destructive entry techniques (air wedges, long-reach tools, professional decoders). The only time damage is unavoidable is if the lock is already broken internally — we'll always tell you before attempting anything destructive.

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