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Locked Your Key in Your Car? This Is How to Get Back in

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  If you leave your keys in the car, you will most probably get worried. However, there is a remedy in such times. You will be able to access your vehicle within a very short time with the right help. However, you should reflect on what transpired, leading you to leave the car keys in the car. This will help you avoid getting into a similar situation in the future. In this situation, a DIY approach might not be as useful as reaching out to the police or a locksmith company. These are some of the options you can exploit. Is there no other possible means of getting into your car? You have to make sure that you have exploited all the options of getting into the car. You might not want to hear this, although it is one of the most practical options. Check to ensure that the doors are locked. In the event the door is unlocked, then your worries are over. You can open the door and get the keys. Another option is when the windows are rolled down. With rolled-down windows, you can pick ...

How to Unlock Your Car? (4 Steps)

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  To unlock a vehicle without its key, you need to unlock it as if you are inside of the car – using either the electronic unlock button or the manual button on one of the doors. The main idea is that you need to find a way to create a tiny bit of space between the door and the frame so you can insert a tool into the car and use it to push or pull one of the unlock buttons from the outside.   Step 1: Locating the unlock button in your car Most cars have 2 types of unlocking buttons. You probably already know where the ones in your car are. The electronic unlock button is usually located on the driver-side door’s panel and one click on it will unlock all the doors at once.   The manual buttons are located on each door and unlocking one of them will unlock that specific door. Old cars with no electronic locking mechanism don’t have an automatic unlock button, they can only be unlocked by engaging the manual to unlock button on the door, or by using a tool to pull ...

How To Unlock Your Car – a Complete Step By Step Guide

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  Getting locked out of your car is annoying. It’s frustrating, unexpected, but most of all – it’s expensive. As a locksmith, we open about 5-8 cars a day. In fact – that’s mostly what we do since the problem is so common. Yet when you’re locked out, you may have more options than you think to get back in. In this article, we’ll guide you through these options so you can know for sure whether you even need a locksmith. Using this step-by-step guide, you may be able to open it yourself. Are You Really Locked Out? First, make sure you’re actually locked out. This may sound silly but you’d be surprised how many times I’ve arrived to unlock a customer’s car… just to find out one of the car doors was unlocked. Before you do anything else, check all the doors and make sure they’re all actually locked. Try the trunk too, it’s often overlooked and many times you can get back into the vehicle by folding the seats through the trunk. Where Is Your Spare Key? So you checked all the doo...

5 Tips to Never Get Locked out of your House Again

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  We’ve all been there before. You’re in a hurry, rushing out, you slam the door behind you and as soon as you hear it shut you realize – you forgot to take the keys. One second of a lack of attention is now turning into a huge waste of time and money. As a locksmith, unlocking houses for customers who got locked out is one of the most common things we need to do and it’s never a pleasant situation. So today we want to share with you a few tips about how to avoid getting locked out of your house ever again. 1. Change your doorknob to a keyless doorknob This is in our opinion the most important tip, and people often don’t think about it. The only way to get locked out of your house (unless you lost your key outside), is by locking the doorknob from the inside and leaving your house without a key. Sometimes we don’t even notice it’s locked when we leave to do something outside for a minute and when we come back, we find that we’re locked out. By changing our front door knob to a...

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE REPLACEMENT KEYS

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  If you’re anything like most people, chances are you’ve found yourself in need of spare house keys before. Maybe you left yours inside before pulling the locked door shut, misplaced them when running late to work, or needed an extra pair to give your neighbor so she could water your plants while you were away. At Affordable Lock Serves, we encourage you to make a few sets of replacement keys so you’re always prepared for these situations. Here are four reasons why you should always have spare keys on hand.   1. Avoid getting locked out Accidental lockouts can happen to anyone at any time so it’s best to be prepared and keep replacement keys to your home, car, or office handy. With a spare key, you’ll save time and energy by not having to wait for a locksmith to come and let you in.   2. Give access to multiple users Having several pairs of keys allows you to give other people access to your home when appropriate. You’ll be able to give your kids keys so tha...

Reasons Why Keys Break in Door Locks

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  What are some of the most common causes of keys breaking in door locks ? What can you do to avoid it? And what should I do and not do if this happens? Keys are composed of a soft metal like nickel or brass, so they aren’t as robust as you’d believe. The easiest approach to prevent this is to apply moderate pressure when gripping them. Why Do Keys Break in Locks? ·          Soft metals like nickel or brass are used to make keys. ·          The lock is broken or greased improperly. ·          When locking or unlocking the door, you used too much force on the key. ·          The door has bowed or warped as a result of the warm or humid weather.   How Can I Prevent My Keys from Breaking? The easiest method to do this is to make sure your lock is properly lubricated. This may be as simple as using WD-40. ...

4 Indicators That Your Car Key Needs To Be Replaced

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  1. The Lock Is Damaged It’s possible that your vehicle key issues are caused by your lock rather than the key. Older versions of automobiles with locks that require you to turn the key might wear out over time. This is due to the fact that when you turn the key in the lock, the lock has been subjected to a great deal of use, which can cause damage over time. As you enter your key into the lock, you may be pushing junk into it. This might cause the lock to jam, making it more difficult to use. While it’s natural to have problems with a lock now and then, you shouldn’t have to deal with it on a regular basis. If you’re having problems with the lock on a frequent basis, you should have someone look at the possible damage that has occurred over time.   2.The Car Key Is Damaged When you hold the key in your hands, it’s sometimes clear to see the damage. The lock’s grooves may wear down with time, becoming smoother and no longer fitting in the lock as well as they once...