Don't push it further in. We dispatch local emergency engineers to safely extract broken keys without damaging your existing lock.
Tap To Call Local DispatchLocking your keys inside your car—whether they are sitting on the passenger seat or trapped in the boot—is an incredibly frustrating experience that usually happens at the worst possible time. The immediate temptation is often to force the door or smash a window. However, replacing modern car glass is expensive, leaves your interior exposed to the weather, and often requires days of waiting for an auto-glazing appointment.
There is a much better way. Our local Dorset locksmiths are trained in specialist, non-destructive auto entry techniques. Using professional lock-picking tools (such as Lishi picks) and safe vehicle bypass methods, we can open the vast majority of car and van doors without leaving a single scratch on your paintwork or damage to your locking mechanism. Don't pay for an expensive tow truck—we come directly to you.
"I accidentally dropped my keys in the boot with the shopping and slammed it shut at the Tesco car park. I was stranded. Lightning Locksmith arrived pronto, picked the lock on the driver's door without a single scratch, and popped the boot so I could get them back. Absolute lifesaver!"
— Mark D., Bournemouth (BH8)Modern car security is fantastic at keeping thieves out, but it’s just as good at keeping you out when things go wrong. Here are the most common auto entry situations our engineers resolve daily.
It's easily done: you put your keys down to load the shopping, close the boot, and hear the deadlocks engage. We have specialist vehicle bypass tools to safely access the rear of the car and retrieve them.
Tap To Call DispatchDid the auto-lock security feature engage while your keys were sitting on the passenger seat or in the ignition? We use professional Lishi decoders to pick the door lock gently, mimicking your actual key.
Tap To Call DispatchIf your car battery dies, the remote fob won't work. Because we rarely use manual door locks anymore, they often seize up. We can safely pick the seized lock or bypass the door to pop the bonnet for a jump start.
Tap To Call DispatchBeing locked out of your vehicle is stressful enough without waiting hours for a tow truck. Our dispatch process is designed to get a specialist to your exact location fast and get your car open without a single scratch.
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Being locked out of a modern vehicle can be daunting. Here are clear, honest answers to the most common questions we get from stranded drivers across Dorset.