Hopefully I'm not missing much. Switching to an iPhone sounds like learning how to write with my left hand, and would put me out an additional $1,000.

Why does this exist in GMs software

My son stab a cotton swab into the ignition key of my car. I pulled out the plastic bit but now the cotton part is stuck inside- I cant even see it anymore. Can I burn it out?

I moved into a new house with a kaba simplex 5000. Previous owner didn't know the code or have the key, so I tried to reset the code myself. I *think* I did it and was going to pat myself on the back, but when I reinstalled it it doesn't seem to lock at all. Also this spring fell out and I can't figure out where it goes or if that's the reason it's always unlocked. Any advice?

Recently got a used car, but the only key is quite worn down and the car only starts if you put them in with the S facing towards you 😬
The only place near me charges £150 for a replacement (90 for the key only, without the remote locking/unlocking) so I’ve been putting it off for a few weeks (even though it’s a very reasonable price, just low on spare funds atm). Are the chances of this key not working anymore high or can I continue procrastinating? TIA!

I recently needed a locksmith in Port St. Lucie and realized I don't really know what separates a good locksmith from one I should avoid. Aside from checking Google reviews, what do you usually look for?

Do you ask about licensing, pricing upfront, response time, or whether they have a physical location? Are there any common red flags that people don't think about until it's too late?

While searching, I found a few local companies but I'd rather hear from people who have experience in the industry or have hired locksmiths before.

What advice would you give someone hiring a locksmith for the first time?

My Schlage Keypad deadbolt for my front door no longer works at all, so I’m looking for a serious upgrade to a Protec2. But I cannot find them for sale anywhere. I live in upstate NY, what are my options??

This is bad news for those of us that own and love our machines.

I’ve had mine for over a decade. And they are local so they support mine so well.

https://www.youtube.com/live/qZBYPrHvfk0?is=pqZTcOuwLgdYEjrC

My brother got this lock from a guy who salvages antiques I’d like to fix it for him can anyone tell me what’s missing? Everything in the picture is what I have of the lock.

Are these for sale anywhere?

I lost my key about a month ago. Called a locksmith over, and he cutted me a new one. It was kind of wierd to turn, and after couple of weeks it just stopped functioning - key wont turn in the keyway anymore. Yes, its 100% the same key. I called a different locksmith and he rekeyed the lock and now the same key works again. Will it happen to me again? Is this a scum?

Yale lock and my spare keys (which I know previously were ok) are not working to either lock or unlock the door. When I turn the key to lock it pushes out the side as per the video but nothing else.

Any suggestions on a straightforward fix or do I need a pro?

Thanks so much!

Need some help here. As title says the door is pretty old solid door. I'm guessing nearly as old as the building which is late 1800s. I want to replace the existing one because the door sits between the 2nd and 3rd floor which are rented separately. Oh yeah no one knows where the key is.

The problem I'm having is fitting the edgebore of the new deadbolt in. The door thickness is 1 3/8. I measured the edgebore of the old deadbolt it's pretty perfect 1in diameter. The schlage I'm trying to replace says it fits 1 3/8 doors and looks to be 1 in edgebore however it's more oval shaped rather than circular if that makes sense.

My issue is this. I'm concerned with the thickness of the door as far as taking out more material to fit the deadbolt itself. I went to home depot last night and in their whole selection of deadbolts edgebore size is not included and more of an afterthought.

Right now it would seem my options would be 1 call a locksmith and pay probably a lot to have them rekey the existing deadbolt. 2 carefully chisel the edgebore larger to fit the shlage 2 cylinder deadbolt i have already. 3 somehow find a like replacement that will fit which I seem to be having a problem doing so far.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Tryna replace my lock before management yells at me. I’m trying to find the exact same model so I can re-key with my own key & save $200 + other bs on the rekey & maintenance fee. No clue where to start :p

I tried searching up the “4XL2407” & “6WAL Kwikset” codes online, but couldn’t find anything that matched. The front had a thin rectangular hole for re-keying, before it got drilled. Any bit of advice yall willing to give me is very greatly appreciated :pray:

As the title says, I've bought a handy baby 3 to clone a transponder for a remote that i bought that already works for the car.

But id like to buy a 10 pack of remotes and wanted to make sure that the handy baby can program Xhorse ones or i need to find some specific ones to use with it?

I am not a locksmith I am a mechanic, I get the local locksmith to cut the blades

Cheers