Locked out of your car?
Car Lockout Assistance
Air wedges, long-reach tools and lock decoders open the door without touching the paint, glass or weather seals.
The most common call we get. If the key is visible in the cabin or the boot, we can almost always reach it.
Tell us on the phone and you go straight to the front of the queue. We treat these as an emergency.
Central locking faults that trap the boot shut are usually a solenoid or fob problem, not a lock problem.
Things people ask before they call
Will you damage my car getting in?
No. We use non-destructive entry tools designed for the job. Coat-hanger and slim-jim methods damage wiring looms and side-impact bars — we don't use them.
Do you need proof the car is mine?
Yes. Before we open any vehicle we ask for photo ID and something linking you to the car — V5C, insurance, a finance agreement or a garage invoice. It protects you as much as us.
What if the key is lost, not locked inside?
That's a key replacement job rather than a lockout. See our lost car key page — we cut and program a new key on-site.
Other locksmith services

Lost Car Key Replacement
New keys cut and programmed from scratch at your location, saving dealership delays and towing costs.
From £150 · 45–90 min typical
Remote & Transponder Programming
Programming for modern remote fobs, transponders, central locking and immobiliser systems.
From £100 · 30–60 min typical
Spare Car Key Programming
Backup keys supplied and programmed for a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
From £100 · 30–60 min typicalMobile across Stratford & East London
- Stratford
- Leyton
- Forest Gate
- Leytonstone
- East Ham
- Plaistow
- Bow
- Ilford
- Hackney
- Wanstead
- Manor Park
- Canning Town
Not on the list? Call us anyway — we cover most of East London and will tell you straight away if you're outside our range.
Need car lockout?
Send the registration and your location — we'll come back with a price and an arrival time.