Automotive, Commercial & Residential Locksmith Service
Lockout Service and the Hide-a-key Its nothing to be embarrassed about, sometimes life just happens. The other day I was talking on the phone, loading the van and drinking coffee, than Bam! The drivers door shut, the doors were locked with the keys inside. Thankfully, I have a Hide-a-Key in my wallet. My work van…
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Building a Time Machine (TARDIS) Lending Library and installing a lock and key? Why not! Hi. Michael here, owner and operator of All About Locks & Safes, a local locksmith company here in Chico CA. First off, I know this post is a little out of the ordinary for my lock shop, but it was…
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First of all, our hearts and prayers are with all those who lost everything this last week in the Paradise Campfire. The Camp Fire devastated Paradise and a large part of Butte County and I’m sure you are still reeling and wondering what do next. As I wright this the first responders haven’t let…
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Hello; We are growing and currently have 2 full time workers, 2 part time workers and a business partner we work with regularly so I though I would ingtrodu3 the team. And a shout-out to our new team member Anthony and business partner Eric. And a special Shout-Out to our Chico customers who have kept…
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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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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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Yesterday AAA Road Side Service called me and asked if I could remove broken keys from an ignition. This got me thinking. I wonder how many people know we can remove the broken part of the key from inside a keyhole. We have special tools that move the tumblers out of the way and grab…
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We are loving our new mobile locksmith shop. This is a full service rolling locksmith shop. I want to give a few shout-outs. Thank you Wittmeier ford Chico ca. for selling us this 2015 Ford Transit T250 and especially our salesman Brian for the great deal. (we like to shop local) Thank you Kevin Sharrah…
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Locksmithing in Chico isn’t just all about fast and affordable service, we try to keep a sense of humor too. This cartoon likeness of the owner Michael was designed by the owners wife Alicia, and was later used in the graphics on our new service van. So, if you need keys, locks, or just some…
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Did your Dodge keys stopped working? It’s not limited to Dodge transponder keys, but I have seen a pattern over the years: keys that were programmed and suddenly are no longer recognized by the vehicle. See our blog on transponder keys for more information on chipped keys. A dealership might tell you that a vehicle won’t…
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