About Matt — Auto Locksmith Kettering
A SERMI accredited auto locksmith based in Kettering, covering the town and surrounding Northamptonshire. When you call, you reach Matt directly — he answers the phone, arrives at your door and carries out every job himself.
One Locksmith, Every Job — Personally
Auto Locksmith Kettering is run by Matt. There's no call centre, no answering service and no team of subcontractors. The person who answers the phone is the person who arrives at your door and does the work — every single time.
Matt has worked as a professional locksmith since 2011 — over 14 years. He started out in residential and commercial work, then in 2019 invested in specialist automotive equipment to offer a full auto locksmith service: car lockouts, lost keys, transponder programming and key cutting for all makes.
In 2025 he became one of the first locksmiths in the UK to gain full SERMI accreditation — the European vehicle-security scheme that authorises access to manufacturer key-programming data for the latest BMW, Audi and Mercedes models. Very few independents in the East Midlands hold it.
Alongside key work, Matt is a TASSA registered Autowatch Ghost 2 installer, fitting relay-theft protection for keyless vehicles across Kettering.
“The person who answers the phone is the person who arrives at your door.”
— Matt, Auto Locksmith KetteringFrom Training in 2011 to SERMI Accredited in 2025
Qualified & Started
Completed professional locksmith training and NCFE qualification, establishing the credentials the business is built on.
Police Working Relationship
Began working with Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Police for emergency access work — lockouts and welfare checks needing safe, non-destructive entry.
Expanded into Automotive
Invested in specialist car-key cutting and programming equipment to offer a full auto locksmith service across the East Midlands.
Dealer & Garage Network
Built trusted relationships with local garages and main dealers, becoming a referral partner for automotive key and access work.
SERMI Accredited
Became one of the first locksmiths in the UK to gain full SERMI accreditation — authorising key programming for the latest BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover and VW Group vehicles.
Qualifications You Can Check
All credentials are available to view on request. Matt carries his DBS certificate, SERMI accreditation and insurance documentation.
SERMI Accredited
Full SERMI accreditation (2025) — authorising key programming for modern BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Audi and VW Group vehicles using manufacturer security data.
TASSA Ghost 2 Installer
Approved Autowatch Ghost 2 installer on the official TASSA-registered network — fitting insurance-approved relay-theft protection.
DBS Enhanced Checked
Current Enhanced DBS certificate — the highest level of check, required for working in and around people's homes and businesses.
NCFE Qualified
Nationally recognised NCFE locksmithing qualification covering lock types, non-destructive entry, security assessment and key programming.
Fully Insured
Full public liability insurance covering all auto locksmith work across Kettering and the surrounding area.
Used by Police
Used by Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Police for emergency access work — a direct working relationship, not a paid badge.
The Same Tools the Main Dealers Use
Matt invests in dealer-level diagnostic and programming equipment — the difference between a locksmith who can attempt your job and one who can actually complete it on-site, first time.
Recent Auto Locksmith Jobs
A few examples of the work Matt carries out across Kettering and Northamptonshire — real vehicles, real locations, real outcomes.
BMW 3 Series — Corby
All keys lost — owner unable to start the vehicle. SERMI-authorised BMW data accessed, ECU PIN read, new comfort-access key programmed and old keys deleted.
BMW Car KeysAudi A4 — Kettering Station
Owner lost their only key on the London commute. ECU PIN read with AVDI, new blade cut and programmed in the station car park — drove home the same evening.
Audi Car KeysFord Transit — A14 Junction 7
Delivery driver locked keys in the cab. Non-destructive entry and a replacement key cut and programmed on-site, back on the road in under an hour.
Van KeysWhat Makes Auto Locksmith Kettering Different
You Always Deal With Matt
No call centres, no subcontractors. The same trusted person every time — on the phone and at your door.
Clear Upfront Pricing
A fixed price quoted before Matt travels. No call-out fee, no surprises on arrival, no hidden extras.
On-Site, Same Visit
95% of jobs finished in one visit. Keys cut and programmed at your location — no towing, no waiting for parts.
Local to Kettering
Based in Kettering, reaching most locations in 30–45 minutes. Genuine local knowledge of the town and surrounding area.
What Customers Say About Matt
Need an Auto Locksmith in Kettering?
Call Matt now for a clear upfront quote — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You'll always speak to the locksmith who does the work.