Vehicle leasing and fleet management share many similarities as they both require constant attention to detail.

Each vehicle must be prepared and maintained for immediate use by in-house or outsourced mechanics in a workshop environment. However, vehicle key problems are not as straightforward. Obtaining a replacement key from a dealership can be a time-consuming process, often taking two weeks or more. Additionally, the cost must be considered, which includes not only the replacement key but also the programming required for the key and the vehicle to function correctly. Then, there’s the matter of transporting the vehicle to the dealership.

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Overall, dealing with a problem with a vehicle is a simpler task than dealing with a problem with a key, unless LCL GROUP is on call 365 days a year. Our skilled technicians can arrive anywhere in London and the Home Counties within an hour, whether it’s a garage environment, a car park, or even by the roadside. They use top-of-the-range technology to repair, replace, or reprogram problem keys.

Improved Vehicle Security Reduces Insurance Claims

Introduction:
Vehicle theft is on the rise, resulting in significant insurance payouts. In 2021 alone, the DVLA reported 48,492 cars stolen in the UK, a figure higher than the previous year. This translates to 133 car thefts every day or 933 a week, putting a lot of pressure on insurance companies to meet numerous claims.

How LCL GPOUP Can Help:
LCL GPOUP offers reliable aftermarket security devices that provide extra protection to complement the vehicle’s factory-installed security. As a Thatcham Research-approved installer, we offer the Ghost II immobilizer, which effectively prevents unauthorized driving of any vehicle. We also provide replacement car keys and restore vehicle security by disabling the connection between the vehicle and lost or stolen keys. Our mobile auto locksmith service ensures that we can be there within an hour anywhere in London and the Home Counties, without the need to tow the vehicle.

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Benefits of Installing Aftermarket Security Devices:
Aftermarket security devices are installed after the vehicle has left the factory and can add to the security provided by the manufacturer. Third-party companies create and sell security devices that can be passed or not passed by Thatcham Research in any of their eight categories. However, all the devices we install are Thatcham-approved.

About the Ghost II Immobilizer:
The Ghost II immobilizer is a small device that connects to the vehicle’s circuitry and behaves like all the other control units connected to that circuit. It can be connected anywhere within the vehicle, making it challenging for car thieves to locate. It doesn’t emit radio signals, making it immune to relay attacks. It prevents ignition until disarmed with a user-defined sequence of controls being operated, like keying in a PIN. However, instead of numbers, those controls could be anything. It comes with its own self-powered high volume klaxon set to go off when the vehicle is interfered with and can send a text message warning the owner that the vehicle is receiving unwelcome attention.

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INSTANT AUTO LOCKSMITH SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE VEHICLES

Healthcare vehicle drivers face life-or-death situations every day, making the reliability of their vehicles critical. At LCL GPOUP, we understand the importance of resolving any car key-related issues as quickly as possible to ensure that healthcare drivers can continue their essential work without any delays.

We have the expertise, components in stock, and dealer-level technology to handle any key-related issue on the spot. From broken keys to lost or out-of-sync keys, we can quickly and efficiently solve the problem. Additionally, we can address issues with ignition switches and steering column locks.

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Our commitment to delivering instant auto locksmith services extends to both private and public sectors. We understand that key-related issues can occur unexpectedly and at the worst possible times, which is why we’re available around the clock to provide fast and reliable solutions.

With LCL GPOUP, healthcare vehicle drivers can have peace of mind knowing that they can rely on us to keep them on the road and delivering critical care to those who need it most.

YEAR-ROUND AUTO LOCKSMITH SERVICES FOR DEALERSHIPS

When it comes to dealerships, every vehicle needs to be ready for instant delivery or collection, without any key-related issues such as loss or malfunction. Such issues can be costly and could potentially result in a lost sale. That’s why dealerships need to rely on the services of an experienced auto locksmith, such as LCL GPOUP.

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LCL GPOUP provides fully equipped, up-to-date software and technology, and can solve key-related problems on-site, all year round. With the widest range of keys and key components in stock, they offer same-day solutions to practically any type of key-related problem.

Benefits of using LCL GPOUP:

• Operational every single day of the year
• Widest range of keys and key components in stock, enabling same-day solutions to any kind of key-related issues
• Dedicated account manager to avoid being passed from pillar to post when you call
• Specialised locks such as slamlocks and deadlocks can be installed to upgrade existing security for commercial vehicles

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of vehicles do you provide auto locksmith services for?

LCL GPOUP provides auto locksmith services for practically every kind of vehicle on the road today, from the newest and most expensive top-of-the-range marques to 20+ year old runabouts, and everything in between.

What mobile auto locksmith services do you provide?

LCL GPOUP provides all kinds of locksmith services wherever your vehicle may be located: at home, in a parking lot, or even stuck by the roadside in unfamiliar territory. These services include key repair, replacement, and reprogramming. If you’ve locked your keys inside your vehicle, door unlocking can also be done without leaving any marks.

At LOL GROUP, our priority is to minimize fleet downtime, whether scheduled or accidental. We understand that fleet managers don’t want to waste time finding the right auto locksmith company if a driver is locked out of their vehicle, has lost their key, or if their key has broken in the ignition switch. That’s why we offer fast response times, extensive experience handling all car key-related problems, and skilled technicians using the latest software and equipment, available 24/7 all year round.

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Why choose LCL GROUP for your fleet?

• Special pricing for fleet size
• Business vehicles receive priority service to get back on the road the same day
• Dedicated account managers assigned to business customers, who get to know their fleet vehicles and drivers and are ready to solve any car key issues right away
• Stock keys and key components for most vehicles on the road today, as well as related services such as key cutting, repair, replacement, and programming.

Frequently asked questions:

• Can you service a fleet of Mercedes Sprinter vans?Yes, we can provide auto locksmith services for a wide range of vehicles, including Mercedes Sprinter vans, Ford Transits, Citroen Berlingos, Vauxhall Vivaros, Vauxhall Movanos, and many more.
• How can I best protect my fleet?We can install ignition switch protection, security locks such as deadlocks and slam locks, and the most powerful immobilizer on the market today – the Ghost II immobilizer.

At our company, we offer a guaranteed solution that protects your car from key-cloning, hacking, and even key theft. Even if your vehicle is physically towed away, it will never be drivable by thieves. Our immobilizer system is invisible, using buttons and controls that are already fitted to the vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, center console panel, or door panel, with no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location to thieves.

To ensure that the vehicle is drivable, a unique and changeable PIN code sequence, up to 20 presses/digits long, must be entered before driving. We have also enhanced the security for your vehicle with iPhone control. With our solution, you can simplify the process of entering the vehicle and enabling controls without having to enter the PIN sequence each time you want to drive away. Our solution comes with an iPhone application that connects to the car, allowing you to get in and drive away without having to enter the PIN.

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Our iPhone pairing only allows a single authorized connection that is unique to each installed system and is fully encrypted, working over a Bluetooth connection, so it always runs in the background. Contact us today to secure your vehicle!

The features of our immobilizer system include immobilization by communicating with the ECU, PIN via buttons on the steering wheel/dash interface, undetectable, cannot be bypassed with standard theft methods, doesn’t give out radio frequency signals, no additional fobs (commercial vehicle option allows for fobs), uses the on-board CAN data network, service/valet mode means PIN is never compromised, secure, unique emergency code in case the PIN is forgotten, and unique, user-changeable PIN code.

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Title: More Than Just Car Keys – Expert Car Locksmiths

LCL GROUP is a team of expert mechanics who specialize in solving car key problems, as well as other issues related to car lock systems, steering wheel columns, and more. Our goal is to help you get back on the road as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Mercedes Steering Column Fault: Non-Starting Engine

If you’re experiencing non-starting engine issues due to a faulty steering lock, we have developed a procedure that allows us to replace and program it using state-of-the-art programming equipment on the spot.

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BMW: Steering Lock Malfunction

We specialize in solving steering lock malfunctions in later model BMWs with cassette-style keys. We use the latest technology to get your Electronic Steering Lock system up and running again.

VW Passat: Steering Lock Failure

If you’re located in London or the Home Counties and need a Passat steering column lock replacement, we can be there within an hour of your call. We’ll also program it to synchronize with your car’s security system.

Mercedes Sprinter: Steering Column Fault

We keep genuine Mercedes Sprinter locking modules in stock and can often replace a faulty steering column lock on the same day. We’ll even provide you with a new ignition key.

Vauxhall Astra H or Corsa D – Ignition Failure

Our advanced dealer-level diagnostic and programming equipment allows us to reprogram and realign the immobilizer modules in your vehicle. If you’re experiencing ignition failure in your Vauxhall Astra H or Corsa D, we can get your engine started again.

If your car problem isn’t listed here, don’t hesitate to give us a call for advice and recommendations. We can help you save time and money by avoiding an expensive trip to a vehicle dealership.

ENHANCED VEHICLE SECURITY SOLUTION

At LCL GRO, we offer a guaranteed solution that provides protection for your vehicle against key-cloning, hacking, and even key theft. Our immobiliser system uses buttons and controls already fitted to the vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, centre console panel, or door panel. The system is invisible, with no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location to thieves.

The system requires a unique, changeable, PIN code sequence that must be entered before the vehicle is driveable. The PIN can be up to 20 presses/digits long and is entered via buttons on the steering wheel or dash interface.

Our system also comes with an iPhone application that connects to the car, allowing you to get in and drive away without having to enter the PIN every time. The iPhone pairing only allows a single authorised connection that is unique to each installed system and is fully encrypted, working over a Bluetooth connection.

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Features of our enhanced security solution include immobilisation by communicating with the ECU, an undetectable system that cannot be bypassed with standard theft methods, no radio frequency signals, and no additional fobs (commercial vehicle option allows for fobs). The system uses the on-board CAN data network and has a service/valet mode that means the PIN is never compromised. Additionally, there is a secure, unique emergency code in case the PIN is forgotten, and a user-changeable PIN code.

Call us today to secure your vehicle!

Secure Your Van with Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System

Description: Protect your van and its contents with the Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System, the top-rated alarm system recommended by insurance companies throughout the UK. With an average of 30 van thefts occurring each day, it’s essential to have a reliable van alarm system to deter thieves and prevent costly tool theft.

Content: Have you ever returned to an empty parking space where you left your van, only to feel shock, anger, and guilt? According to the RAC, on average, 30 vans are stolen each day, and it’s not just the vans that are stolen but their contents as well. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles estimates that tool theft from vans can cost up to £550 a day in downtime alone. Despite these alarming statistics, 57% of van drivers still leave tools and equipment in their vehicles overnight.

Shockingly, less than half of all new vans come equipped with an alarm system fitted as standard. Even those with remote locking may not have a specialized van security deadlock or a proper van immobilizer. To keep your van and its contents safe and secure, it’s worth investing in an aftermarket alarm system recommended by insurance companies throughout the UK.

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Introducing the Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System, which has been awarded the highest grade possible by Thatcham, the vehicle security rating organization. This system can be physically installed anywhere within your vehicle, making it practically impossible for thieves to locate and disable. It operates without unsecured radio signals and is easy for vehicle owners to program and re-program.

Using up to six separate sensors, the Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System detects any kind of interference with your vehicle and emits a warning signal at the first detection of interference. If the interference continues, it emits a much louder klaxon and sends a text message to warn you that your vehicle is being interfered with. The system has its own internal battery, so it continues to operate even when the main vehicle battery is disconnected.

Installing the Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System will give you peace of mind and reduce your insurance premiums.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us today to find out more and book your Autowatch 695 CAN Bus Alarm System installation. With total security, undetectability, unhackability, easy programming, and instant text alerts, you can trust us to help you keep your van and its contents secure. Choose Car Keys Solutions for your van alarm system and enjoy the confidence that comes with knowing your vehicle is safe from break-ins and theft.

AUTOWATCH TRACK & TRACE S7 VEHICLE TRACKER

If you’re in need of a reliable vehicle tracking system, Autowatch Track and Trace ATT1 and ATT1b are excellent options. Both of these systems are Thatcham entry-level certified, which ensures your vehicle insurer is satisfied.

If a thief disconnects your vehicle’s main battery, you’ll receive an instant alert. Additionally, your tracking system will continue to function with the internal backup battery. The state-of-the-art Global Telemetrics Secure Control Centre provides 24/7 monitoring, theft assistance, and recovery services.

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ATT1 and ATT1b are suitable for tracking cars, motorhomes, HGVs, plant or farm equipment, and 12V or 24V vehicles.

AUTOWATCH TRACK AND TRACE S5 AND S5+

For those who require a premium vehicle tracking system, Autowatch Track and Trace S5 and S5+ devices are ideal. These devices are Thatcham certified with the highest level of certification for insurance-approved vehicle tracking.

These systems offer advanced vehicle security features such as driver identification through the D-iD app, complete website tracking, and instant alerts if your vehicle is towed or moved without driver identification, or if the main battery is disconnected or low. The internal backup battery ensures that your tracking system will always be operational.

In addition to 24/7 monitoring, theft assistance, and recovery by the Global Telemetrics Secure Control Centre, S5 and S5+ devices offer vehicle immobilization that can be activated upon police request. For fleets, S5 and S5+ devices provide a secure full fleet online account with multiple logins and varying access levels.

S5 and S5+ devices are suitable for 12V or 24V vehicles, including cars, motorhomes, HGVs, plant or farm equipment.

STARLINE M66

If you’re looking for a reliable smart tracker for your car or truck, the Starline M66 is a great option. It features Bluetooth driver identification, intelligent GPS tracking at Starline’s free monitoring website, and smart 3D sensors that detect shocks and car jacking-up and evaluate driving style safety.

In the event that your car or truck is stolen or hijacked, the Starline M66 will stop the vehicle with safe engine blocking in motion if driver identification isn’t detected. The system operates steadily at temperatures from −40°C to +85°C, and its low energy consumption allows it to save enough car battery charge to work for up to 60 days in arm mode.

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