Auto Locksmith Course in London 1 / 4 day
Why choose me?
1-on-1,live on-the-job auto locksmith course.
My Auto Locksmith Training course is always taught as 1 on 1 training. This means you don’t have to share your learning time with a training centre full of students, unlike other courses.
You will ride along to live jobs and get to practice on live vehicles towards the end of the locksmith course.
In between jobs, you will learn about lockpicking, key programming. key cutting, van and business set-up.
Price
As the company is owned solely by me, the price for my auto locksmith course is one of the best value on the market. I don’t have all the overheads the national companies or training schools have.
Practical Experience Vs Classroom Theory
Auto locksmithing is a very hands-on job, so most of the course content will be practical skills.
My students prefer practising how to cut keys and use programming equipment instead of reading information. You will receive lots of written information regarding theory and trade secrets after the course is complete.
To be successful in this industry, you need to be a practitioner, not a theorist.
After the locksmith training course
Upon completion of the training course, you will have 6 months of telephone support. I cannot stress how priceless this is on live jobs. Often, it can be the difference between getting paid and getting nothing for your efforts. You will also gain 1 month of free access to our online training platform, featuring live on-the-job videos and community support.
Personalised Marketing Strategy
I have hundreds of hours of online marketing experience. I’ve built websites for myself. I am in charge of my own SEO content, Google Ads, Google Maps, and other advertising platforms. Share my knowledge, and learn how to get local jobs, wherever you are in the UK.
I do not sell equipment
Many of the locksmith training schools around the UK sell key programming and key-cutting equipment. This sounds useful, however, there are many tools on the market which are outdated and overpriced in this rapidly changing industry. Many of these tools have been surpassed by other systems, which are newer and more cost-effective.
How to become a car key locksmith?
It’s no walk in the park to become a car locksmith, but with my intensive training course, live job support and your hard work, you can achieve financial freedom in a relatively short period of time.
The auto locksmith industry is a niche market with plenty of opportunities to make money. Paying for Quality Training is worth every penny. The money you save by buying the right equipment the first time will easily pay for this course.
Auto Locksmith Training courses
1-Day gain entry Auto Locksmith Course – £350 1on1
The one-day course is a gain-entry course only. You will learn how to pick a variety of locks with Lishi picks and get a better understanding of how car locks work. There are currently 160 Lishi picks on the market, but not all of them are required to start. I will share my top 32 Lishi picks recommendations, which will be plenty to get you started. I will teach you how to bypass locking mechanisms without any damage. You will also learn how to use long-reach tools if there are lock faults. You will get a supplier sheet with the best prices at the end of the training course. Upon completion of this course, you will have the basic knowledge needed to add lockouts to your services.
A student on this course had never picked open a lock before, despite having lockpicks and locks to practice on. At the end of the 1-day course, he had picked open 7 locks and come to 2 live jobs: A spare key, an ignition replacement and re-keying.
4-Day Intensive Auto Locksmith course – £1500 1on1
The four-day auto locksmith training course will provide a strong foundation for anyone looking to become a car locksmith. If you have recently completed my 1-day gain entry course and want to develop key programming and key cutting skills, I highly recommend this course. A £250 non-refundable deposit will secure your place today.
After the 4day course, you will be confident in tackling spare keys and lost keys via OBD, lockouts, and ignition repairs.
6-Day Advanced Intensive Auto Locksmith course. £2500 1on1
The six-day course features everything from the one and four-day courses, plus Eeprom key programming on the bench with a variety of programmers. Recommended for those with a bigger start-up budget who want to have wider vehicle coverage from the get-go.
Get practical experience with the following systems:
BMW/Mini EWS3, EWS4, CAS ,FEM, BDC2/BDC3
VW UDS system
VW MQB system
Audi BCM2 system
Volvo systems
Jaguar/Landrover KVM
Toyota systems
Mercedes EIS system
After the 6 day course course, you will be confident in tackling spare keys and lost keys via OBD, Eeprom, lockouts, and ignition repairs
On both 4-day and 6-day courses, you will get hands-on practical experience with the following:
Learn how to open all types of car locks with professional lock picks
Use an extensive selection of lockpicks and learn how to pick Fords, BMWs, Mercedes, Vauxhalls, Renaults, Toyotas and any other car brand you desire! We will start with the easiest locks to pick and then progress to the more difficult locks.
Use long-reach tools to access through the door using air wedges.
You will be successfully picking open 95% of car locks within minutes once experienced, However Occasionally you will come across a situation where the lock can not be picked. Pictured below is one of those situations. The door lock on the transit van was broken and the remote buttons on his keys were also broken. I had to tape the key to a long-reach tool and create a gap between the door and the frame. Then I had to insert the key into the ignition and turn it (not as easy as it sounds)
After that, I gained access by pressing the window button down. A fuse was blown, I replaced the fuse, decoded the existing key blade by eye, and then cut and programmed a new remote with working buttons.
Decoding car locks and choosing which software to use for key-cutting
There is an array of decoding software and key-cutting machines to use, so we will practice on the most user-friendly to begin with.
Cut keys using different key-cutting machines and the latest equipment.
Using different clamps for key-cutting
Not so long ago you would require different key-cutting machines to cut certain key types, Such as the old Ford Tibbe locks, old Citroen’s and the newer Volkswagen HU162 locks. Luckily nowadays it’s possible to cut all types of car keys using just one machine and a few different key clamps.
How to decode keys by eye.
Site reading a cut key by eye is a crucial skill that will help when key-cutting machines are decoding a blade incorrectly. This can often happen when a key blade is worn down or bent.This is where having good picking and decoding skills will also come in handy. Some keys cannot be decoded by key-cutting machines due to the unusual shape of the key blade.
Ignition changes, rekeying and Common lock faults
Some ignition barrels and door locks are more prone to fail than others, Learn how to replace and re-key an ignition barrel.
Transponder creation and programming
We will cover the differences in transponder types such as glass, carbon, encrypted, rolling code and fixed code
PIN codes- how to obtain
Most PIN codes can be obtained by key programmers these days but in the event this is not possible, we will cover the alternative methods. The pin code is always required to perform key programming and some models can only be purchased from the dealer.
Key codes – Where to obtain key codes when decoding is not possible.
Key codes will usually be obtained from picking and decoding the lock manually, in the case that this is not possible we will explore other methods.
Key programming for Cars and Vans
You will use a variety of different key programmers on real jobs. See which ones are best suited to certain vehicles.
Remote generation
Over 60% of car keys can be generated onto universal keys. This means auto locksmiths can carry much less remote stock, saving money and space.
Key Cloning
Key cloning should be used sparingly as it’s not the best way to create a key for customers. However, on certain models, it’s actually safer than programming a key by OBD.
As well as the mentioned skills, you will learn:
- Remote programming – Diagnostically.
- Remote programming – Manually.
- On-board diagnostic troubleshooting and reporting.
- Use a variety of apps and websites to gather accurate vehicle information.
- Complete a live lockout job.
- Complete a live spare key job from start to finish.
- Complete a live all-keys job from start to finish.
You will also learn the following in great detail:
- Best suppliers to use in the UK and overseas. Remotes, key blades, pin codes, key codes
- Business set up. Different recommendations for different budgets.
- My recommendations for cost-effective start-up equipment.
- A list of common car key remotes to have in stock and where to get them at the best price.
- Where to advertise.
- Which jobs to take?
- Which jobs to avoid?
- Common problems with various vehicle models.
- Branding- Where to purchase branded uniforms, leaflets, business cards, key rings and graphic design.
- Dealing with customers on the phone and in person.
- Pricing – how to structure pricing for your business.
- How to progress your range of skills in the locksmith industry.
- How to market your business in person
- Create a business development plan.
Van setup
I have designed both big and small vans. Including workspace, storage, lighting, security, an alarm system, an inverter, and a split charger. See how my vans have become my mobile workshop.
Online Marketing
Learn how and where to advertise your new skill. Create top-ranking content yourself.
I will cover the basics of online marketing in the course and also offer an in-depth service for faster growth.
Call me on 07830884073 Monday to Friday 9-5, to check the next available course date and have a friendly chat. A £250 non-refundable deposit will secure your place today.
Course Details
The courses are run in Watford, NW Greater London.
9 am-5 pm Monday to Thursday for the 4-day course.
Monday-Saturday or Monday-Friday + Monday for the 6-day course
Fridays for the 1-day gain entry course.
Requirements
You will be required to provide identification, such as a driving licence or passport, and a DBS check before starting a course. DBS checks can be obtained for £18 here. You can secure your place today with a £250 deposit for the 4+6-day intensive course and a £100 deposit for the 1-day gain entry course. Please call to check the earliest availability and to pay deposits.
I will not train anyone who lives within a 30-minute drive of Watford. This is for obvious reasons. I am so confident in my training skills and telephone support that I do not want my students undercutting me in my local area.
After the car locksmith Course
After you complete the car locksmith course, you will receive ongoing phone support for 6 months.
Tools Required For the Course
All tools, lock picks, key-cutting, and key-programming equipment for the course will be supplied by me. There is no previous experience necessary. Just bring a pen, a notebook, and your thinking cap!
Who Should Attend?
The training course is suited for existing locksmiths not involved in the auto locksmith market. Additionally, people in the motor trade who want to offer car key cutting. The training course is also suited to those who are looking for a career change and want to be their own boss.