A1autoworksltd

13/11/2025

A recent job was carried out for an Audi A6. The job first came to us with a complaint of no start no ignition at the customer's workplace. After we got it to the customer's house, it would not start again. Since I was booked up until Wednesday, the customer decided to get someone else to look at it.

Another locksmith came out straight away said key was faulty and that he doesn't do them.

After the customer called me back, I assured them that I would recheck the key and proceed from there. Upon rechecking, it turned out that the key was functioning properly, but the issue was more complex and required further investigation. Encountering conflicting answers for the customer was particularly challenging as you dont know who to trust

Fortunately, because the previous locksmith did not want to take on the issues, there wasn't much choice. First, the fault codes 02811 were checked, and the wiring was verified to ensure that the LIN network was online, and everything was functioning correctly. Subsequently, the focus turned to the modules, specifically the ELV and the BCM. It was discovered that the ELV had damaged the BCM, a finding which was prompted by a post from M.A. Diagnostic, leading to a thorough inspection of both components. As a result, it was a necessary to clone ELV ( in the end decided to remove elv) and perform a repair on the BCM, which presented a significant challenge, particularly due to the lack of access to ODIS. This job demanded a considerable amount of time and investment to successfully resolve the issues and ensure the customer's vehicle was operational once again.

09/11/2025

This van was brought to us from a different area, as the previous garage had it for a while but couldn't determine the issues. It had been tampered with, as someone had attempted to drill the door lock, in addition to the original intermittent non-starting problems. After being brought to us, we were able to resolve the issues, ensuring that the van was running smoothly and the door lock was repaired. We informed the customer that the van was ready for pickup, but upon testing it before closing for the night, we discovered that the ignition barrel had failed. We promptly addressed the issue that same night, ensuring that the ignition barrel was repaired so that the customer could still pick up the van as scheduled.

04/09/2025

Nice audi a3 ignition barrel done the other day common failure point on them. Put up a fight but got it done no need for a new key matched new lock to key. If you have a sticky ignition barrel its worth getting it looked before it gets to this stage

30/08/2025

I apologize for the delay in updating my posts we have been very busy. Recently, I completed a job second key for a BMW. While a spare key may appear costly, it is a fraction of the expense associated with a complete key loss situation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out

31/05/2025

To provide a truly seamless and efficient service, we've expanded our expertise to include automotive locksmith services. We understand the frustration of dealing with multiple service providers, especially when a car issue is misdiagnosed as a locksmith or mechanic problem. This often led to delays and customer dissatisfaction. To solve this, we've invested in specialized tools and training, leveraging our existing mechanical expertise to handle a wider range of car problems in-house. Now, we're your one-stop shop for automotive repairs and locksmith needs, ensuring a quicker turnaround and a more satisfying experience for you.

28/05/2025

25/05/2025

Electrical diagnosis for another garage think we found the problem

21/05/2025

Citroën c4 front suspension top mounts replaced. Front brake discs and pads replaced. Minor caliper leak noted and discussed with customer replacement caliper sourced & fitted same day

17/05/2025

Completed clutch replacement. Significantly one-sided wear on the existing clutch assembly indicated premature wear, likely due to improper rider technique. A complete clutch assembly and release bearing were installed.

14/05/2025

A local garage requested assistance with a vehicle's adblue system. Following their unsuccessful reset attempts, the system remained unresponsive to standard resets. Upon our arrival diagnostic procedures revealed the necessity of accessing ecu using model-specific approach rather than relying on vehicle's make and model alone. Implementing the ecu reset this way successfully resolved the issue, resulting in the elimination of all dashboard warning lights.

03/05/2025

While carrying out a repair on customers other vehicle. He asked me to look at his other vehicle due to a noise. Diagnostic assessment identified excessive play in the offside wheel bearing and significant corrosion on the inner surfaces of the front discs. The customer authorised replacement of the front brake components during the wheel bearing replacement. This highlights the importance of addressing unusual noises promptly: had this issue been left unresolved,the consequences could have been far more serious and significantly more expensive.

25/04/2025

Two other locksmiths had failed to code new keys for this vehicle. Our team was called in and quickly determined that the active alarm system was preventing access to the vehicle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Using advanced, dealer-level diagnostic software, we successfully disabled the alarm system's interference, allowing us to program two new keys successfully. This highlights our expertise in advanced automotive diagnostics and key programming.
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