Covering Greater Manchester
Lost Your Car Keys or Locked Out? Get Back On The Road Today
Call Carl, your local auto locksmith, for a fixed price and honest arrival time.
- Fixed price before I set off.“What I quote is what you pay.”
- An honest arrival time.“If it’s going to be 45 minutes, I say 45 minutes.”
- Lost every key? I can make a new one.No original or spare key needed.
Rated 5.0 from 139 reviews
Fantastic service. He arrived within 20 mins, had the right tools, was polite and efficient. We were in the car 5 mins later.
How Can I Help?
Four quick questions. Your reg tells us the car, so you don't have to.
Rather talk to Carl?
Call 07515 603427Carl calls you back, usually within minutes. No call centre.
What People Say After Carl's Been Out
Every review is from a real customer on Google.
5.0 from 139 reviews
Unbelievable service, realised I’d lost my key, called from the runway in Barcelona and by the time I’d landed in Manchester there was a new key waiting for me in Manchester airport parking! Saved me a massive problem! Highly recommend
Lost my car keys & contacted Carl who fit me in almost straight away for a replacement. Very professional & great prices. Lovely guy, had a great conversation whilst he was working & had my new key in no time! Would 100% recommend!
Very good customer service, very helpful and highly skilled at what he does. Highly recommended to anyone who got himself locked out!
Speedy, friendly and knowledgeable. Got me back on the road very quickly at a very competitive price.
What Happens When You Call
- 01
You call or send the form
You get me, not a dispatcher.
- 02
I tell you a price and an honest time
You can plan around an honest time. You can't plan around an optimistic one.
- 03
I come to you
Fully mobile, no fixed premises. My van is set up as a mobile workshop.
- 04
You're back in the car
Your key works exactly like the original. I don't leave until it does.
Recent Jobs Around Greater Manchester
Real jobs, real cars. No stock photos.
Why People Call Carl Instead Of A Call Centre
You deal with me
"When you call 07515 603427, you get me. Not a dispatcher, not an operator."
I stay until the job is done
"You called me to solve the problem, not to partially solve it."
Fixed price, honest time
"What I quote is what you pay."
I'll tell you if I can't help
"I'd rather lose a job than give you a bad result."
Who Turns Up
"I'm from Manchester. Born here, grew up here, still here."
Hi, I'm Carl. I spent over 20 years in the car trade. Then my van got stolen. That's when I started looking seriously at vehicle security: how car keys actually work and why replacing a lost key cost people three times what it should.
So I retrained properly and got my SERMI registration. I built Manchester Unlocked from the ground up and I still do every job myself.
Not a franchise. Not a call centre. Just me.
Covering All Ten Boroughs
At home, at work or at the roadside. Anywhere in Greater Manchester.
- Manchester
- Salford
- Stockport
- Trafford
- Tameside
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Bury
- Bolton
- Wigan
Questions People Ask Before They Call
Can you make a key if I've lost every one?
Yes. New keys are generated from scratch, so no original key is needed. Proof of ownership is needed instead. Your old keys are erased from the immobiliser, so they can't start the car.
Will you damage the car getting in?
The goal is no damage. I use professional non-destructive entry tools: air wedges, long-reach tools and specialist decoders. Most modern vehicles can be opened without damage. Some high-security models are harder. I'll tell you honestly before I start if there's any risk of cosmetic marks.
How long until you get here?
Around 30 minutes on average across Greater Manchester. I'll give you an honest time before I set off.
How much will it cost?
A fixed price on the phone before I set off. What I quote is what you pay.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes, for lost keys. It's a legal requirement, not a formality. Your V5C logbook is the main document. Even a photo of it sent over WhatsApp is accepted in most cases. If you've just bought the car, a purchase receipt, auction paperwork or an insurance certificate in your name may be accepted.