Compare Ford Transit auto locksmith repair quotes from specialist garages

Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.

Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.

Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Ford Transit has been an iconic van on British roads since 1965. Incredibly, it was the best-selling vehicle in the UK in 2022, and it has won International Van of the Year an impressive five times, including in 2024. Top speeds for the Transit typically range between 90 and 110 mph, with a 0-60 time of around ten to 20 seconds.

An interesting piece of trivia is that in one episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove a converted Transit hover van up the River Avon. Unsurprisingly, the Transit has a reputation for excellent reliability, with few common problems reported. Watch for injector issues (signalled by excessive oil use) and brake booster faults.

A car locksmith can solve various problems, such as lost keys, a broken central locking system, a broken car key, and stolen car keys, and they can also help if you have locked the key in the car. Finding a reliable auto locksmith service is vital.

Some locksmiths may carry specialist lock-picking equipment that isn't available to the public. However, most new car keys have transponder chips; in this case, the locksmith will use specialist equipment to extract security information from your car's ECU and programme it into a new key.

A lost or broken key is simple enough, but a broken central locking system is more complex. A blown fuse, failed solenoid, faulty key fob or damaged electrical wires could cause it, and it may make your car alarm go off. Since you can't use your car without a key or functioning locking system, you'll need to call a mobile auto locksmith who can come to you.