Auto locksmith services


Losing the car keys, being locked out of you car
or having a key that wont turn in the Ignition
can be very stressful and frustrating.
Tom Bowman Ltd specialises in vehicle keys, remote central locking fobs and Ignition and door locks.
With over 25 years of experience as an auto locksmith, I have the knowledge, tools and equipment to get you back on the road.

Cars | Vans | Motorcycles | Trucks

Locked out of your car?

If you have unfortunately locked your car keys inside the vehicle and are locked out. I am able to unlock and open all makes of vehicle to retrieve the keys, causing no damage to your vehicle.
With many years of experience and using specialist lock picking tools I can get it open and on your
way again.

Lost the keys to the car?

If the keys to your car, van, truck or motorcycle have been lost I have invested in specialist tools,
state of the art key cutting machinery and key programming software.
Combining over 24 years experience with an in depth knowledge of vehicle keys and locks, enables
me to cut replacement keys and program them
to your vehicle.

Key cutting

Tom Bowman Ltd, Poole offers an expert key cutting service. I have invested in high precision, state of the art key cutting machines, enabling me to accurately
cut many different types of household and vehicle keys.

Remote key fob repairs

Broken remote key fobs are a common problem,
the metal blade snapping off, the rubber buttons worn out or the key case broken.
I stock quality replacement remote key cases for many makes of vehicle.
I can cut new key blades, repair the remote switches, house them in a new key casing and fit a new quality battery at a fraction of the cost of a new remote key.

Remote car keys

With continual investment in diagnostic key & remote programming software, I can provide remote central locking keys for many makes of vehicle.
I advise contacting me with the make, model
and year of vehicle to get a competitive quote.
I supply genuine OEM keys where possible,
at a fraction of the cost of the main agents.
I keep in stock remote keys for Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan and many other makes.

Spare vehicle keys (non remote)

If you require an additional spare key for your vehicle
I am able to supply, cut & program standard keys
for most vehicles.
They don’t have remote central locking buttons on, but are able to manually open the vehicle via the door lock and start the engine.
A cost effective way to have a spare key that allows you to drive the car.
iving you that extra peace of mind, just incase
the main key is lost or stops working.

Snapped / worn vehicle keys

If the key has snapped off in the lock, using specialist tools I can remove the piece without taking the car apart & cut a replacement.
If your remote car key blade has snapped, cracked
or so worn it might break next time its used.
I carry in stock replacement key blades & remote
key cases for nearly all makes of vehicle.

Ignition lock repairs

If your vehicles key has stopped turning, won’t go in or is very difficult to remove from the ignition barrel.
Rather than buying a new ignition lock, I stock specialist lock components specific to each brand of vehicle.
I can take apart your ignition lock, replace all the worn parts, fully service
the lock and if necessary provide newly cut replacement keys.
Making it as good as new and fully guaranteed.

Motorcycle keys and locks

Tom Bowman Ltd specialises in vehicle keys and motorcycle keys.
If you have lost the keys to your motorbike, need a spare or the locks are worn and need attention, please get in touch.
I have invested in state of the art key cutting machinery making it possible to cut all the new modern motorcycle keys.
I have key programming software that allows
me to code spare keys for most brands.
If the keys are lost I can make a key directly
to the lock, so you wont have to remove
or replace anything.
I’m able to unlock motorcycle panniers
and make keys to them, saving you the hassle and cost of replacing the locks.

Roof racks, boxes and tow bars

If you require keys for your roof rack, roof box, bike rack or tow bar,
I can cut keys either to the code marked
on the lock barrel or directly to the lock
if no code is available.

Classic car and vintage motorcycle keys and locks

I stock classic car keys for Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar,
Porsche, FM, FP, FT series keys and many other brands and code series.
Service worn Ignitions, door and boot locks making them as good as new.
Im able to make keys directly to the lock
if no key number is available.