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4 reasons to call an auto locksmith

Stephen Wylde • Dec 22, 2020

Knowing a Newcastle locksmith can be helpful in case of emergencies. Here are 4 reasons why you might need an auto locksmith from NLS Security Ltd.

Locked out of your car? Oh no. You’re bound to feel frustrated – especially if you’ve got somewhere to be or have already had a heck of a day, but you mustn’t panic. Ok, we know that’s easier said than done, but you’ve got to trust us on this.

As one of the most established Newcastle locksmiths , we have seen many a car lockout over the years. From people stranded at the supermarket after locking their keys in the boot to truck drivers unable to get into their cabs, and those who have a case of amnesia and can’t think where they last put their keys. Hey, we’ve all been there (some of us more so than others!), so there’s really nothing to be ashamed about.

Whether you are locked out of your car, van, truck or motorcycle in the middle of the night or at the crack of dawn, our locksmiths in Newcastle are all MLA approved and DBS checked and can come to your rescue – day or night. It’s just part of our 24-hour emergency call-out service.

By all means, we’re not saying you should pick up the phone and give us a call if you’ve misplaced your keys in the house somewhere. The chances are you’ll end up finding them by the time we get to you. But there are several instances where having the number of an auto locksmith saved in your phone can come in useful.

Here we look at just a few reasons why:

1. You’ve locked the keys inside – in most cases, it’s the boot after transferring the shopping from your trolley, or packing the car ready for a camping trip or sports tournament. But maybe your keys are on the backseat or the passenger seat after getting the kids out of the car?


2. You’ve lost your keys – is there anything worse than walking up and down the rows in the car park, trying to remember where you parked? But what if you eventually find it, only to discover the keys aren’t where you thought they were? Nightmare. There’s a good chance you’ve misplaced them, so it’s worth tracing your steps to see if you can find them. No luck? Maybe someone has stolen them from your bag, coat pocket or locker.


3. Your key is broken or damaged – let’s face it, a broken key is no use to anyone. Depending on your vehicle and the type of key it uses, the transponder chip may be damaged and, therefore, need replacing and reprogramming. Or you might need a new key blade or remote.


4. Your car door lock won’t open – Great – how are you meant to get into your car now? Of course, if you’ve got a spare key handy, that’s always worth a try but, if not, it’s likely you’ll need to call for an auto locksmith.


Let us help

Here at NLS Security, we appreciate that locking yourself out of your car, van, truck or motorcycle can be highly embarrassing and you might be worried about being charged extortionate rates. But this isn’t the case.

We provide keys for most manufacturers (e.g. Audi, Ford, Jeep, Mini, Renault, Volkswagen, etc) yet despite this, we keep our prices competitive and our locksmiths in Newcastle can help you to regain access quickly – without causing any damage. We have the tools to cut and programme keys for all vehicle types. And, for key replacements, we don’t charge anywhere near as much as dealerships.

For more information about the services we offer at our auto locksmith centre , please do get in touch. We will be more than happy to assist. Simply call 0191 238 6000 or send an email to info@nlssecurity.co.uk , and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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