Author: Michael

Automotive, Commercial & Residential Locksmith Service

Mobile Locksmith Service in Butte County.

We have mobile locksmith service in Butte County and surrounding areas, so when people often ask what areas we service we let them know Chico ca, Oroville ca, Paradise ca, Magalia ca, Orland ca, Hamilton City Ca, Biggs Ca, Gridley Ca and Corning ca.  We even go to Redbluff and Redding sometimes, but the farther…
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Remote Shells and Key Shells

We are now stocking the most common Remote Shells and Key Shells.  The chip in a key or remote is the most expensive part and often those parts break (Usually where the key ring meets the plastic housing). Most remotes can be opened and many keys can have the chip extracted and placed in a…
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key not working in ignition? Why Honda, Toyota, Dodge, Ford and other Keys stop turning in the ignition’s lock cylinder.

Key not working in ignition?  This is most likely caused by a locked steering wheel, a worn down key, or a failed ignition lock cylinder. If it’s a locked steering wheel putting pressure on the ignition cylinder this can be solved by rotating the wheel in the opposite direction relieving pressure on the lock, and…
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ADA Schlage Keys

The Americans Disability Act (ADA) governs commercial properties and the use of handicap accessible door and lock hardware.  Replacing equipment to meet ADA standards can be expensive and it is not always necessary.  For example, Someone with severe arthritis may have trouble locking and unlocking a standard residential deadbolt with a standard household key.  Schlage…
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Locks & Habitat for Humanity.

If you are thinking about changing your locks to give your house a new look and feel (or would like to), and your old locks are still in good working order, consider donating them to Habitat for Humanity. If you live in Chico I would be happy swing by and pick up the locks for…
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Making Keys for Cars & Trucks

If you lost all of your keys, what would you do?  Lets look at making keys for 3 different trucks. Locksmiths use many different tools to make a “1st key” as they call it in the trade.  Techniques vary based on automobile and the year it was manufactured.  Some keys can be made by converting…
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Challenges of a College Town

Chico California is a great place to live; it is also the home of CSU Chico (Chico State University).  Chico State is known as a party campus.  We have a “Float” every year where thousands of college students float down the Sacramento River in tubes. We have had our share of block parties and some…
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