Tag: Key

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Locksmiths near me video

Hello; Just a quick blog note to say we updated a bunch of information on the web.  Also, my son and I made a video I’m quite proud of (he filmed,directed and edited it). Locksmith near me <–link I’m calling it the Locksmiths near me video because I’m hoping people who are looking for a…
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Not all Key Copies are Created Equal

How key copies work.  There are a few different ways to make a copy of a key.  In the old days they would put a new uncut key and a cut key in a vice pressing them toegher.  The cut key would be smoked with a flame to add black soot to the key pattern. …
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Do I need a Key Code? – Nope!

If you lost your car or motorcycle keys, do you need a “Key Code” for a locksmith to make a new key? No, although it might save you some money if you have one, it is not required for an automotive locksmith to generate a new set of replacement keys for your vehicle. What is…
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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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All About (Transponder) Keys

There are many types of keys with a history going back ancient Egypt but that’s a story for another time.  Today, I want to write about modern day automotive keys. Most automotive keys can be broken down into 2 basic categories: Transponder keys Non-Transponder keys (AKA Flat metal keys) First off, let us not confuse…
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Contractors License

Without a contractors license a service company can not bill out jobs over $500.00 total cost. Several months ago we competed the process and we were issued our contractors license (State Contractors License #964099) and without it we could not have participated in the Paradise DMV expansion job, as these Control Access locks cost over…
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Property Owners, a few good reasons to higher a locksmith:

It is a good idea (for obvious reasons of liability) to change the locks when you change tenants. There are several ways this can be done, including: 1. Change the locks out yourself by physically removing the hardware and replacing them with a different set of locks; 2. Purchase and install do-it-yourself rekeyable locks like…
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One Master key that Fits Every Lock!

Yes, it’s true, and here is the kicker – you already have the key! When I think about the future of locks and keys and I look at the direction the market is taking us, it appears the future is a Single-key existence where the average person will have one key that fits every one…
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Fixing Broken Keys

We do that too! We got a call about a Saturn with a broken key in the ignition.  We removed the tip of the key and got that driver on his way in a matter of minutes.  Later that day we got a call from a lady with a Mitsubishi who had broken her key…
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