Where can I get a key?

• Wednesday, 11 March 2009
• Amy Hodge

A locksmith will help with a wheel clamp.

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I’ve lost the keys for my wheel clamp. The manufacturer said if I had the key number he could get a replacement, but there is no number on the lock. Knowing your reputation for undoing wheel clamps, could you tell me how?
Len Abbott, Derby

MIKE SAYS
The lack of number on the lock is a security feature because it prevents a thief getting a replacement key. Yes, I can often break wheel clamps, but just because I can break some in seconds doesn’t mean they are all that easy to remove. Last week I had to remove a clamp from a neighbour’s horsebox and it took me half an hour with an angle grinder. No, I won’t print the ‘tricks of the trade’ in case a caravan thief reads this! I suggest you ring a locksmith (from Yellow Pages) who will remove your clamp for you.