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Yes, locksmith equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,000 to £20,000, and most deals are written over 12–48 months with a deposit of around 15–25%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £20k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £15k
Rates From
7.0% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £7,000: a 10% deposit of £700, then 48 monthly payments of £148 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £7,804, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Silca key and transponder cutting/programming bench | £3,000 – £8,000 (indicative, confirm current price with a Silca dealer) | Key Cutting & Programming Bench |
| Keyline high-security code cutting machine | £4,000 – £10,000 (indicative, confirm current price with a Keyline dealer) | Code Key Machine |
| Safe and lock servicing tool kit (specification class) | £2,000 – £5,000 | Mobile Locksmith Tool Kit |
| Fully fitted mobile locksmith van rig (specification class, excludes the vehicle itself) | £10,000 – £20,000 | Mobile Van Fit-Out |
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Check EligibilityLocksmith equipment is moveable plant and normally qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, letting you set the full cost against taxable profits in the year of purchase up to the prevailing AIA limit, which your accountant can confirm. Hire purchase preserves this allowance for the buyer from day one; finance lease and operating lease payments are instead deducted as a revenue expense as they're paid.
Locksmith equipment is bought by independent and mobile locksmiths, security shops, and small commercial security installers, the great majority operating as sole traders working from a van rather than fixed premises. Because most buyers are one-person businesses, a personal guarantee is close to universal, and lenders weigh the individual's credit history and trade certification more heavily than for larger commercial borrowers. Replacement and upgrading is driven mainly by the pace of change in vehicle and smart lock security, where older code-cutting and programming equipment simply can't handle newer key and fob systems, rather than the equipment wearing out mechanically. A reasonable used market exists for established cutting and programming brands, supporting asset-backed finance for smaller locksmith businesses.
Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.
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