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Auto Locksmith Training Course – Auto Lock Picking (1 Day Entry Level)

Auto Locksmith Training Course for Beginners - Auto Lock Picking Skills Entry Level

Become a Car Locksmith – 1 Day Auto Locksmith Training Course

Learn auto picking on our entry level auto locksmith training course, in 1 day we will teach you some essential auto locksmith skills from how to open locked cars to picking popular vehicle locks such as ford car locks.

Perfect for those with zero experience in auto locksmithing or trading locksmiths wishing to add opening locked cars as a service.

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Auto Locksmith Course Details

Our newly developed auto locksmith training course looks into:

Entry level vehicle lock picking / non-destructive entry.
You will experience intensive training, mostly hands on, using Mr Li/Lishi lock picking and decoding tools for (VAG) Volkswagen, Audi, Group locks and the current most popular Ford lock. HU66 AND HU101 (silca key blank IDs)
– The 10 wafer HU101 locks (silca key blank ref)
– And the 8 wafer VAG HU66 locks (silca key blank ref)
Getting you using the tool on these two popular locks so that you should be able to use what you learn straight away and even move onto different makes/types of locks using the same basic skills.
Tutors will try their hardest to ensure that everyone on this course picks open at least one HU66 lock successfully.

Requirements

Security Clearance Basic Disclosure
Apply via Gov.uk
Open to both MLA members and non-members

Membership Options

Experience Required

No auto locksmithing is experience required
This course is aimed at anyone that would like to begin a career in auto locksmithing
Locksmiths that would like to add successful car opening to their range of services

Tools Required For Course

You can either bring your own picks or purchase from us.

Please note we can provide picks at a lower rate than wholesalers due to benefiting from an MLA discount.

After The Auto Course

You will be able to unlock locked cars attending jobs such as locked out of vehicles and keys locked in cars.

Dedicated WhatsApp group has been created for individuals attending this course. This is a great resource allowing you to share your auto questions & experience with others who’ve attended the same training.

Price of Auto Locksmith Course

Price without lock picks (bring your own)
Member Price: £314.15 inc VAT
Non Member Price: £339.90 inc VAT

Member Price with lock picks
Both Picks: £396.55 inc VAT
Single Pick: VAG HU66 Twin Lifter: £355.35 inc VAT
Single Pick: FORD HU101 Twin Lifter: £355.35 inc VAT

Non Member Price with lock picks
Both Picks: £422.30 inc VAT
Single Pick: VAG HU66 Twin Lifter: £381.10 inc VAT
Single Pick: FORD HU101 Twin Lifter: £381.10 inc VAT

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Dates & Location

Location Rugby, Warwickshire – click for directions
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Tutors

Your tutors for the day will be two of the most experienced auto locksmiths within the industry.

Farid Jiwa – Director of Keyprint Security, specialist locksmith supplier well known within the trade and experienced tutor.
Tim Hart – Director of City Locks & highly experienced (over 40 years) Auto locksmith and well regarded tutor.

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Secure your place on our course by filling in our online booking form or contact us for more information.

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01327 262 255

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Training Course Dates

12 Sep 2025