Tips from the van
Written by Ray, Kim and Sam
Short, practical guides on locks, keys and staying in control of who gets in, written by the people who answer the 24/7 line.
Topics
Homes, cars, safes, scams
Length
A five-minute read
Written by
Working locksmiths
Cost
Free, no sign-up
Guides.
Rekeying, car lockouts, smart locks, new homes and how to spot a scam before anyone touches your door.
Auto
Locked out of your car? What to do first
Before you reach for a coat hanger: a calm checklist for car lockouts, from checking every door to what a locksmith needs when they arrive.
Smart locks
Are smart locks worth it? An honest take
Keypads, fingerprints and app control are genuinely useful, for some doors and some households. What we tell customers before they buy.
Home security
Moving in? Secure a new home in the first week
You have no idea how many keys to your new front door exist. Five practical steps for the first week, in the order we’d do them.
Consumer tips
How to spot a locksmith scam before you let anyone in
Some online listings quote $19 and bill $300. Six quick checks that separate a real local locksmith from a lead-selling call center.