Auto Locksmithing

Hickleys has been in the motor trade for nearly 100 years, but the business looks very different today than it did last century. In 2023, one of the core divisions of our business is supplying and supporting auto locksmiths. We … Continue reading →

Andy Dunn is based in Leeds, and has been locksmithing for around four years. Not content with being confined to an office job, led Andy to turn a hobby of lockpicking into a new career. And, a love of learning … Continue reading →

3D Group’s testing team have put the demo machine through its paces. We are impressed with the features built into this machine, and we’re sure you will be too. It’s super easy to set up and start using straightway. Kukai … Continue reading →

Hickleys is always looking to move forward with both product range and customer service. The latest innovation is the Locked In loyalty scheme that is replacing tech support and warranty contracts and looks to reward locksmiths for their continued custom … Continue reading →

3D Group’s testing team have put the demo machine through its paces. We are impressed with the features built into this machine, and we’re sure you will be too. It’s super easy to set up and start using straightway. Kukai … Continue reading →

Hickleys has been involved in the motor industry since their humble beginnings nearly 100 years ago. Like any long-standing business, Hickleys has moved with the motor industry as it has evolved and modernised. When remote locking systems became more prominent … Continue reading →

You’re reading this because you are an auto locksmith or offer auto locksmith services in your garage. That’s great; here at 3D Group, we specialise in supplying people like you with the quality products they need to meet their customers’ … Continue reading →

If you have been in the game a long time, you will know all about Tibbe locks; they have been used on Ford models and some Jaguars for over two decades. The lock comprises six rotary disks that must be … Continue reading →

By Victor Southern Although I have been closely associated with the locksmith industry for 42 years, it is probable that 95% of you reading this know more about the craft of locksmithing than I do.  What I do know about … Continue reading →

When looking for an all-around, well-performing automotive diagnostic tool, the Autel IM608 is worth checking out. Looking to complete an entire range of needs? The IM608 can handle everything from key programming or encryption to maintenance and systems testing. Our … Continue reading →

Devon based van lock and security manufacturer, Van Guard Accessories, have joined the UK’s police backed initiative Secured By Design, with their latest ULTI Lock Hooklock attaining another well recognised certification. As a leading British manufacturer of commercial vehicle accessories, … Continue reading →

…but, “we are with you all the way and in every way” For 12 years Lockdecoders Ltd has been distributing the Miracle range of key machines both in the UK and in several export markets. From the Miracle A5 right … Continue reading →

As vehicles become more and more complex and the programming process requiring access to an ever-increasing number of vehicle modules it is now essential for any locksmith to carry a battery support unit. Vehicle modules are powered entirely through the … Continue reading →

Replace Immobiliser Unit with Emulator & Use Non-Chip Key to Start For many years it has been difficult to obtain the Temic Crypto 8C chips used on Ford (Ranger) and Mazda, making it almost impossible to create a spare key … Continue reading →