Ian Casson
Director & Master Auto Locksmith
Ian founded Excalibur Auto Locksmiths and has decades of hands-on experience in automotive lock and key systems — from classic vehicles to modern keyless entry and immobiliser programming.
About Excalibur Auto Locksmiths
Ian & Adam Casson — Family Auto Locksmiths
Father and son locksmiths with over 35 years serving Wigan, Liverpool, St Helens and the North West. Registered company Excalibur Security Ltd.
Our story
Excalibur Auto Locksmiths is a family-run mobile auto locksmith business founded by Ian Casson and now operated alongside his son Adam Casson. Based at 131 Main Street, Billinge, Wigan, we have built our reputation on rapid response, honest pricing, and dealer-level technical capability — without the dealer price tag.
For over 35 years we have helped drivers across Wigan, Liverpool, St Helens and the wider North West with lost car keys, vehicle lockouts, broken key extraction, immobiliser programming and roadside vehicle access. We come to you across the North West.
Excalibur Security Ltd is a registered UK company (Companies House no. 04525569). Ian and Adam Casson are ALA members and Excalibur are SERMI authorised Independent Operators — recognised standards for training, security and key programming. We are recommended by main dealers across the region for mobile key replacement and ECU reprogramming.
Fully certified
ALA membership and SERMI authorisation — recognised standards for professional auto locksmith work.
Professional membership
Auto Locksmiths Association members
The Auto Locksmiths Association (ALA) is the UK's non-profit body for professional auto locksmiths. Membership is personal, strictly vetted, and requires passing an industry-approved exam. Ian and Adam Casson have been ALA members for over 10 years, giving customers confidence that their locksmith meets recognised training, experience and integrity standards.
- Vetted members with minimum two years' trade experience
- Industry-approved exam and ongoing training
- Non-destructive entry and roadside key programming expertise
- Recognised by main dealers, insurers and fleet operators across the UK
Industry certification
SERMI Authorised Independent Operator
SERMI is the European scheme that authorises independent garages and mobile specialists to access security-related repair and maintenance information — the same level of data main dealers use for programming keys, unlocking immobilisers and security module work. The scheme is now live in the UK, and Excalibur Auto Locksmiths are proud to be SERMI authorised Independent Operators.
- Authorised access to manufacturer security-related vehicle data
- Key programming and immobiliser work to industry security standards
- Independent verification of training, DBS checks and business credentials
- Trusted by vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall and more
Meet the team
Adam Casson
Director & Master Auto Locksmith
Adam is a director and master auto locksmith, working alongside Ian on mobile callouts across Wigan, Liverpool and St Helens with the same commitment to fast, affordable service.
Why customers trust Excalibur
Mobile service
We come to your home, workplace or roadside location across the North West.
Non-destructive entry
30+ years perfecting lockout methods that won't damage your vehicle.
Dealer-level equipment
Fully equipped mobile workshops for cutting, coding and programming keys on the spot.
Low cost, firm quotes
Consistently cheaper than main dealers — we quote before starting any work.
Verified reviews
Read genuine customer feedback on our reviews page and on Yell.
North West coverage
Serving Wigan, Liverpool, St Helens and surrounding towns.
Need Ian or Adam now?
Call 07961 589177 for mobile auto locksmith service.