Security gateway unlock

The authenticated unlock newer vehicles require before any module will accept changes.

Quoted for your vehicle — answer in one business day

How it is done

  • We come to your bay or driveway.

  • Done over a remote link — the vehicle stays where it is.

What's included

  • The authenticated unlock newer vehicles require before any module will accept changes.

What it doesn't cover

  • Parts we did not supply, and any fault outside the item we worked on.
  • Mechanical repair, wiring repair, or diagnosis of an unrelated problem.
  • Towing, rental or lost time.

Have this ready

  • The vehicle where we can reach it, with room to open the doors.
  • A charged battery — we bring a maintainer, but a flat battery has to be dealt with first.

How long

Minutes, as part of the job it belongs to.

Will it work on your vehicle?

Coverage depends on the exact year, model and part number — not just the make. Send us the VIN and we confirm on the tool before anything is quoted or ordered.

What it works on

Coverage runs per model year and per part number, not per brand. We confirm on the tool against your VIN before quoting — and we say so plainly when the answer is no.

Questions we get

Why is this needed at all?
Manufacturers put a security gateway between a scan tool and the vehicle. Without an authenticated unlock, nothing can be written — by anyone.
Is it a separate charge?
It is a line on the job, and you see it before you agree.
Which brands need it?
Mostly newer Stellantis and VW Group vehicles. We check your VIN.

Start a job

Tell us the vehicle and a ZIP code and we will confirm we can come to it.

Start a job