AKL Automotive Locksmith Ltd
5.0(59)Mid Test, KentsboroGet directions
AKL Automotive Locksmith Ltd
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AKL Automotive Locksmith Ltd are locksmiths based in Mid Test, covering Salisbury, Winchester, Andover and surrounding areas including Amesbury, Tidworth, Stockbridge, Larkhill, Bulford, Wilton and Downton. They offer emergency lockouts, emergency vehicle entry, key fob repairs, spare keys and fobs, and specialise in Ford vehicles.
Customers praise AKL Automotive Locksmith Ltd for prompt, reliable call-outs, including evenings and weekends, with clear communication, fair quoted prices and efficient, damage-free work. They are also valued for friendly, knowledgeable help with complex car, van and machinery key problems.
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Services
Emergency lockout
Key Fob Repair
Emergency Vehicle Entry
Spare Keys & Fobs
Ford Specialist
Reviews
5.0
AKL Automotive Locksmith Ltd is praised for fast, reliable help with vehicle lockouts, lost or broken keys, spare keys, key programming and ignition repairs. Customers regularly mention prompt call-outs, including evenings and weekends, clear communication, fair quoted prices and work completed efficiently without damage. Barry is described as friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring, taking time to explain the options and persevering with more complex car, van and machinery key problems.
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Great service and communication, Very friendly and informative and done in no time!
Absolute legend of a bloke and a true master of his craft. Baz came out to assist me with a tricky job to get a customer back on the road when time was critical. His depth of knowledge, top-tier equipment, and problem-solving skills made light work of what could have been a headache. As a fellow auto locksmith, I have a lot of respect for someone who knows their stuff inside and out, and Baz is second to none. If you're ever in a pinch and need someone reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely skilled, AKL Auto Locksmith is the team to call. Cheers for the help, mate!
Very fast and responsive came out within a few hours of issue and got it resolved Would use again
After a visit from another locksmith who basically couldn’t do the job and left us with 2 keys not working (one was fine originally)Paul from New Forest Auto Locks was very helpful and put us in touch with Barry from AKL locksmiths and cannot recommend him enough , he spent 3 hours fixing the problem explaining everything he was doing and didn’t give up until it was fixed, also able to answer all our questions. When he got to the bottom of all the issues he left us with two perfectly working keys. We were so relieved as the van is our lifeline for work etc. Once again can thoroughly recommend Barry and would not hesitate to call him again in the future.
Really pleased with the service. He was prompt, friendly and professional from start to finish. He quickly got my key sorted and was a genuinely pleasant guy to deal with. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a locksmith.
Baz was extremely helpful accommodating my work life. He did a fantastic job and, if in the future I need a car key, he will definitely be my go to. Audi on the other hand…. Eventually sent the right key. I thoroughly recommend AKL for you car key issues
Locked myself out of my van. He turned up out of hours and did everything he could to get it sorted quickly and efficiently. Amazing service and lovely guy
Excellent service and so easy to deal with. The ignition barrel in my son’s car went on a Sunday. Spoke on Sunday and car was repaired with new keys and assembly fitted Wednesday. Also very good value for money. Would highly recommend
Very happy!! Friendly guy, made quick work of safely getting into the vehicle without damage and skillfully popped the hood of the car with a wire to get the 12V started. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.
Thanks Barry you arrived exactly on time and helped us to get a spare key for our campervan
Highly recommend! Everything that you wish for in a tradesman - answers the phone/texts, & completes the work at the agreed price/time in a friendly manner. Retrieved my keys that were locked inside my Audi Q3 within 15 minutes of arriving
Messaged AKL for new car key,Barry was very professional and polite and on time would defo recomend him and the compnay for any key issues with any vechicles..
Great service, very quick and easy process. Also, very friendly and knowledgeable. No complaints at all.
Extremely pleased with the service, helpful and a better price than others have quoted Nice polite chao
Thank you so much for sorting a new key quickly and making the process as easy as possible for me.
Just fantastic service when I REALLY needed rescuing! Stranded 200miles from home! I had lost my main key and had my spare key locked in my car. Bas was very fast to answer my initial call, quick & to the point on how he might help me (& the cost) - good communication in terms of where I was located and when he could attend to me (very quickly I might say). Stayed in touch on coordinating meet up. Unlocked my car in less that 3mins, provided payment link for quick & easy settlement. All round fantastic service, provided in a professional / efficient and friendly manner. Can highly recommend.
What a refreshing experience dealing with a local company. I can’t recommend enough. My son needed a second key for his work. I made the call and arranged a convenient time for a home visit. Job was completed in half an hour and my son now has 2 keys! 👌👍👍👍
Excellent customer service. Spare key provisioned and reprogrammed efficiently and effectively. Turned up on time as agreed and price paid as quoted.
Baz is a wizard when it comes to key solutions! We had a challenging digger key problem and he went all out to fix it. super impressed and very happy were back up and running on site!
I had a slight emergency with a broken key and this company helped me out with a replacement. The best thing and I my opinion and most important was the communication they provided. Not only did they explain the whole process, they kept me informed. I would highly recommend!
When I was about to lose hope, he came out super fast on a Sunday as well. Problem solved in minutes with no fuss. Highly recommend!
Brilliant service, very knowledgeable and quick to respond. Super happy with everything! Highly recommended, thankyou :)
Top service with a friendly smile. Went above and beyond solving the issue. Would highly recommend. A+++
Absolutely brilliant service. I’d accidentally locked my keys in the car late in the evening and he came out quickly, got me back in without any damage (sadly unlike the first attempt with my breakdown provider), and was calm and professional throughout. What really stood out was that he even checked later to make sure I’d got home safely. Professional, reliable, and genuinely kind — highly recommend.
Lost the key to my car and was locked out, called the guy up and gave him a few details about the car, he went through various options for making it affordable whilst also discussing other options for a second key. Arrived early and got straight to work, had the car open even before I turned up. Very friendly to talk to, was more than happy to explain all the work he was doing and had it all sorted in no time. 100% if I haven any issues with keys and my car I will be giving him a call again, couldn't recommend enough! Side note, my bluetooth also started working again which was a nice bonus.
Locked out of my Corsa which was completely unresponsive with a suspected dead battery. Really impressed with the quick service, but also the in depth knowledge. Others had said they could come out but didn’t understand the problem. Barry knew exactly what to do, suggested options, gained entry, surveyed the lock and even charged the battery for me.
AKL arrived on time and kept me informed at all times. Work was carried out quickly and efficiently. Excellent. Thank you Barry.
Excellent service couldn't of asked for better, communication was great turned up on time and did a great job would highly recommend
Would definitely recommend and will use again! Good communication and turned up exactly when he said he would, friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Completed 2 keys on about 1/2 hour,where another company ( nameless ) failed after 4 hours, professional from enquiry to completion
Booked a appointment for 9 o'clock turned up bang on time got the job done great communication no hesitation to recommend ALK cheers
Lovely service, quick responses, great communication. Very helpful over messages, I liked how he explained the issues in a way I could understand. When he did come out, issue was solved very quickly 😊
Great service - friendly and really quick! Was able to come out to us on a Sunday afternoon! Would definitely recommend! Thank you!
Brilliant communication and a really nice person to speak to Got the job done in no time really good service
Fast and efficient service. My ford focus was stuck on a MyKey system without a master key. AKL cut a new master key that works perfectly at a great price point, even matching the key style to my spare. A++ service
Absolutely outstanding service from AKL Locksmith. I had a full AKL (All Keys Lost) situation on my 2025 Audi Q7, and Baz was nothing short of exceptional. From the first call, he was completely honest, transparent, and reassuring, clearly explaining the process and costs with zero pressure or surprises. He arrived bang on time, fully prepared, and handled a high-end vehicle with total confidence and care — you could instantly tell you were dealing with a true professional at the top of his game. Baz worked efficiently, calmly, and meticulously, and had everything sorted far quicker than expected. The level of knowledge, skill, and attention to detail was seriously impressive. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, highly skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely takes pride in his work, AKL Locksmith is the one. Massive thanks to Baz for an absolutely flawless job hands down one of the best services I’ve received. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great service, did me a spare key and replaced my remaining damaged fob. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Baz was an absolute star. He addressed my key issue and provided a spare key on site. Swift arrival, knowledgeable and very polite. What a gent! Thank you
Turned up on time and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend
Brilliant service, sorted out a broken key for my old car. Reasonably priced and came to me to fix it!
Very prompt, professional and friendly guy. If you need an automotive locksmith I would absolutely recommend!!
Locked myself out of my car! I called AKL automotive on a Sunday evening and he was with me within 20 minutes to rescue me !!! Highly recommend
Lock my keys in my car, phone them up and within 20 minutes he was on site and got into my car within five minutes. Friendly excellence service, highly recommend.
Highly recommend. Very communicative, quick replies and excellent service. Thanks again. Vw Passat
He Came very quickly , was a pleasant guy and worked quickly. Would highly recommend
Arrived and sorted my issue out in an instant, tremendous work and character, would 100% recommend.
Locked my keys in my van while working. Called AKL Locksmiths and Baz was out within 20 minutes. Very professional, knowledgeable, and quick. Highly recommend!
Was locked out of my Range Rover AKL turned up within 15 minutes and gained entry in seconds, letting me get on with my day. The lovely chap even gave my young lad a lolly-pop which was a very nice touch. Thank you again mate, all the best.
Amazing service, very knowledgeable and polite would definitely recommend will be using in the future
I locked my keys in my boot, this guy turned up quickly and opened my boot to get my keys back. Highly recommend. Thanks again
Location
Mid Test, Kentsboro, SO20 Get directions
Opening times
- Monday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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