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Auto Locksmith Training Courses – Start Your New Career Today

Whether you’re a complete beginner, an existing domestic locksmith, or a professional looking to expand into vehicle work — our hands-on training courses give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the automotive locksmith trade. Based in West Cumbria, we offer flexible, expert-led training tailored to your experience level.

What You Will Learn

  • Safe, non-destructive vehicle entry techniques
  • Key cutting and remote key programming
  • Working with transponders, immobilisers, and smart key systems
  • Use of diagnostic and programming tools
  • Troubleshooting and repairing key, ignition, and immobiliser issues
  • Understanding vehicle security systems and module coding
  • Practical business advice — how to set up, price services and run your own automotive locksmith business

Course Options & Pricing

1-Day Course

£249 pp

Ideal for mechanics or breakdown services wanting to offer non-destructive entry service. Learn safe, damage-free vehicle entry techniques.

3-Day Course

£895 pp

Covers key cutting, entry methods, and basic programming — perfect for those starting with key cutting or expanding an existing business.

5-Day Course

£1,495 pp

A more comprehensive course that includes key programming, remote fob handling, immobiliser basics, and vehicle electronics introduction.

10-Day Intensive Course

£2,495 pp

Full professional-level training: includes EEPROM work, ignition and immobiliser repair, advanced programming, diagnostics and business setup guidance.

*Discounts are available for groups or multiple trainees — ideal if you’re sending a friend or employee.

All courses are delivered at our fully equipped training centre in West Cumbria. You’ll work on live vehicles, use up-to-date diagnostic tools, and receive ongoing support even after the course ends.

Why Train With MH Automotive?

Hands-on experience on real vehicles

You train using actual cars and modern diagnostic & programming tools.

Small class sizes

Ensures personalised instruction and one-to-one guidance.

Experienced Instructor

You learn from a specialist with decades of real-world automotive locksmith experience.

Up-to-date professional tools and methods

Training uses the same equipment and techniques used by working auto locksmiths across the UK.

Ongoing support after training

If you run into problems later, we’re just a call away.

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    Don’t let key or immobiliser issues disrupt your day — book a no-obligation diagnostic check and we’ll identify the problem and provide a clear, fixed-price solution to get you back on the road.

    07376 977 364
    greg@mhautomotive.co.uk
    7b Gate house Hallwood road Lillyhall industrial estate Workington CA14 4JR

    FAQ's

    No — our courses are designed for complete beginners as well as experienced locksmiths expanding into auto work.

    Yes — all successful trainees receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Yes — we supply modern vehicles and up-to-date diagnostic/programming tools.

    We offer post-course support to help you get started with real jobs or if you encounter problems.

    Yes — discounts are available for group bookings (friends, colleagues, or employees).

    It provides basic vehicle entry skills — ideal if you want to offer damage-free entry services or expand an existing breakdown service.

    Key cutting, remote & smart keys, immobilisers, ignition/lock repair, basic diagnostics, transponder programming, and more (depending on course level).

    Yes — the intensive course is designed to give you a full professional foundation including advanced programming and diagnostics.

    No — everything is provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn.

    Yes — many trainees travel from outside the region. Contact us for planning and accommodation advice.

    We offer flexible scheduling — get in touch to discuss available dates.

    No. Just your determination and basic manual skills.

    Yes — courses include business setup and pricing guidance to help you launch a vehicle locksmith service.

    Technical advice, programming support, and guidance on sourcing parts and equipment.

    Yes — from the 1-Day course upward.

    Yes — we use current models and up-to-date programming tools for relevant courses.

    Training does not include insurance — but we can advise on what you’ll need when you begin offering services.

    Yes — we can unlock the car and programme new keys.

    Real vehicles, professional tools, experienced instruction, small classes, and post-course support — all designed to give you a strong start.

    Simply call or email — we’ll send details, availability, and booking info promptly.