Auto Locksmith Kettering — Locked Out? Lost Your Car Keys?
Kettering's SERMI accredited auto locksmith. Matt attends every job personally — no call centres, no subcontractors. On-site key cutting and programming for all makes and models, 24 hours a day.
Auto Locksmith Services in Kettering
Whether you're locked out at 2am or need a spare key cut and programmed, Matt covers every auto locksmith situation — on-site, same day, for all vehicle makes.
Emergency Auto Locksmith
Locked out in Kettering? Matt responds 24/7 to car lockouts, lost keys and van emergencies across Kettering and the surrounding area.
Emergency Auto Locksmith KetteringCar Lockout
Keys locked inside your car? Non-destructive entry for all makes — no damage to locks, seals or mechanisms. Cars, vans and commercial vehicles.
Car Lockout KetteringLost Car Keys
Lost all your car keys? SERMI accredited — Matt reads your ECU PIN, deletes old keys and cuts and programmes a new key on-site for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and all makes.
Lost Car Keys KetteringSpare Car Keys
One-key households are one bad day from a costly emergency. Get a spare cut and programmed on-site — cheaper and faster than a main dealer.
Spare Car Keys KetteringCar Key Replacement
Damaged, worn or stolen car key? Shell replacement or full reprogramming for smart keys, proximity systems and traditional transponders — all makes.
Car Key Replacement KetteringTransponder Key Programming
Key opens the door but the engine won't start? A transponder fault — not mechanical. Matt diagnoses and reprogrammes HITAG Pro, AES and ID46 systems on-site.
Transponder Key Programming KetteringNon-Destructive Entry
Specialist vehicle entry using professional tools — zero damage to locks, seals or paintwork. The correct way to access a locked vehicle without a key.
Non-Destructive Entry KetteringCar Key Cutting
Precision key cutting for all makes and models, cut on-site with professional equipment — no waiting days for a main dealer order.
Car Key Cutting KetteringReplacement Van Keys
Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Mercedes Sprinter and all commercial vehicles. A14 J7 & J8 callouts — Matt reaches most Kettering locations in 30–45 minutes.
Replacement Van Keys KetteringAutowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser
TASSA registered Ghost 2 installer. Relay theft protection for keyless vehicles — a hidden PIN sequence required before the engine starts. Insurance certificate provided.
Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser KetteringSERMI Accredited — What This Means for Your Car Keys
Since 2022, vehicle manufacturers have been able to restrict key-programming data to SERMI-authorised operators only. For modern BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Audi and Volkswagen Group vehicles, most locksmiths — and even some dealers — simply cannot programme a replacement key.
Matt holds full SERMI accreditation — one of the first locksmiths in the UK to do so. This authorises access to manufacturer-level security data to programme replacement keys for all modern European vehicles, including the latest models.
Recent Jobs by Auto Locksmith Kettering
Representative examples of the work Matt carries out personally — specific vehicles, real locations, real outcomes. The kind of work no competitor can replicate.
Delivery driver locked keys in the cab — van needed for a job the next morning.
Non-destructive cab entry. New ignition key cut and programmed using Smart Pro (Advanced Diagnostics). All previous key codes cleared from the ECU.
Owner commuted to London St Pancras, lost the only key en route, returned to a locked car.
ECU PIN read via AVDI (Abrites) using SERMI-authorised Audi data. New blade cut and programmed on-site, old key deleted from the immobiliser.
Single-key household needed a spare cut and programmed before something went wrong.
New blade cut on-site. Transponder chip programmed via Autel IM608 Pro. Customer now has two working keys.
Key opening the door but engine not starting — a transponder fault, not mechanical.
ID46 Philips Crypto chip diagnosed and reprogrammed via Xhorse VVDI2. Engine started first attempt.
All keys lost — owner unable to start the vehicle.
SERMI-authorised BMW security data accessed via AVDI. ECU PIN read, new comfort-access key programmed, all previous keys deleted from the CAS module.
Key fob damaged — buttons not functioning, remote locking failed.
Key shell replaced and fob reprogrammed to the vehicle. Customer advised on Ghost 2 given keyless-entry vulnerability.
Stop Relay Theft — Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser
Keyless car theft has surged across the UK. Thieves use relay devices to amplify your key fob signal from inside your home, tricking the car into starting — in under 60 seconds.
The Autowatch Ghost 2 stops this completely. It requires a unique PIN sequence — entered using your existing buttons — before the engine will start. No PIN, no start. Even a cloned key or relay device is useless.
Matt — Auto Locksmith Kettering
When you call Auto Locksmith Kettering, you speak directly to Matt. He answers the phone, arrives at your location and carries out every job himself. No call centres. No subcontractors. No surprises.
Matt has worked as a professional locksmith since 2011 — over 14 years. In 2019 he expanded into automotive locksmithing, and in 2025 became one of the first locksmiths in the UK to obtain full SERMI accreditation.
“The person who answers the phone is the person who arrives at your door.”
— MattCar Key Specialist — Every Vehicle Make in Kettering
Matt programmes and cuts keys for every major manufacturer. SERMI accreditation gives direct access to manufacturer security data for the latest BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and VW Group models.
Auto Locksmith Across Kettering & Northamptonshire
Based in Kettering, Matt covers the town centre, all districts and surrounding Northamptonshire towns — reaching most locations within 30 to 45 minutes.
What Customers Say About Auto Locksmith Kettering
Every review is from a verified Google customer. Matt's reputation is built on honest pricing, fast response and quality work.
Getting an Auto Locksmith in Kettering is Simple
Call or WhatsApp Matt
One call to 01536 674026 and you speak directly to Matt — not a call centre. Describe the problem and get a clear, fixed price before he travels. No surprises on arrival.
Matt Comes to You
Matt travels to your exact location — a Kettering car park, an A14 lay-by or a home in Barton Seagrave. He carries all equipment to finish the job in one visit.
Solved, Same Visit
95% of jobs are completed in a single visit. Keys cut and programmed on-site. No towing, no waiting for parts. You drive away.
Used by Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Police
Matt is used by Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Police for emergency access work — vehicle lockouts and welfare checks where safe, non-destructive entry is required. This is a direct working relationship built on the quality and reliability of his work, not a paid badge.
Auto Locksmith Kettering — FAQs
Matt is based in Kettering and reaches most locations within the town in 20 to 35 minutes. Surrounding areas including Corby, Wellingborough and Rothwell typically take 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.
Yes. Matt holds full SERMI accreditation — one of the first locksmiths in the UK to do so. SERMI authorises access to manufacturer security data for all modern European vehicles, including the latest BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Land Rover and Volkswagen Group models. See our SERMI accreditation page for full details.
If you still have at least one working key, getting a spare is straightforward — Matt cuts and programmes a second key on-site. If you have lost all keys, the process is more involved: the ECU immobiliser PIN must be read, all lost-key codes deleted, and a brand new key cut and programmed. SERMI accreditation is required for many modern vehicles in this situation.
No separate call-out fee is charged. Matt provides a clear, fixed price on the phone before travelling. The price quoted is the price charged — no revisions on arrival, no hidden extras.
This is almost always a transponder fault. The key blade is correct but the transponder chip inside the key has lost its programming or is damaged. Matt can diagnose and reprogramme the chip on-site for most vehicles. See our transponder key programming page.
The Autowatch Ghost 2 is a covert aftermarket immobiliser that prevents your vehicle starting without a unique PIN sequence. It specifically protects against relay theft. Matt is a TASSA registered Ghost 2 installer. See our Ghost 2 immobiliser page for details and pricing.
Yes. Matt regularly attends callouts at the A14 junction 7 and junction 8 lay-bys, fuel stations and hotel car parks for commercial vehicle lockouts and van key emergencies. The A14 corridor is well within the Kettering service area.
Yes. Matt operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all bank holidays. There is no additional surcharge purely for time of day unless agreed in advance.
Locked Out or Lost Your Keys in Kettering?
Call Matt now for a clear upfront quote — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No call centres. No subcontractors. No hidden charges.