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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.

    Auto Locksmith Training Course - Using Mr Li HU66 inside Car Lock

    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
      Date latest course dates

      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.

      Book Online or Contact Us

      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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      For a list of every locksmith course run see our training course page.

      Training Course Dates

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      12 Sep 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      6 Dec 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      16-20 Jun 2025

      5 Day Beginners Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      11-15 Aug 2025

      5 Day Beginners Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      29 Sep – 3 Oct 2025

      5 Day Beginners Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      17-21 Nov 2025

      5 Day Beginners Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      15-19 Dec 2025

      5 Day Beginners Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      12 Jun 2025

      Level 2 Opening

      Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £267.80 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £324 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £345 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      2-6 Sep 2025

      5 Day Advanced Course

       to 

      Member Price: £1366.66 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1813.21 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      2 Sep 2025

      Level 2 Opening

      Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £272.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £462.47 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      12 Sep 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £216.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £247.20 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £330 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £395 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £360.50 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      6 Dec 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      12 Sep 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      6 Dec 2025

      Van Lock Fitting

      Member Price: £463.50 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £535.60 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £272.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £154.50 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £236.90 Inc VAT Per Module

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £252.35 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

      Member Price: £118.45 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £164.80 Inc VAT Per Module

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

       to 

      Member Price: £154.50 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £236.90 Inc VAT Per Module

      Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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