How to Unlock Your Car? (4 Steps)

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 the handle from the inside.

 Look into your car and locate the unlock buttons. See what kind there are if they require pulling or pressing on. Decide which button would be the easiest to reach with the tools you have. Step 2: Wedging the door and the frame apart

Now you need to create some space between the door and the frame of the car that will allow you to slide a tool in and click the unlock button. You want to create the minimum amount of space that will allow you to move the tool comfortably inside of the vehicle.

 This is critical because prying the door open puts a lot of pressure on the door and the locking mechanism and too much of it will either bend the door or break the locking mechanism altogether. The most common household tools you can use as a wedge are rubber or plastic door stoppers or a big flathead screwdriver but look for anything thin enough you can slide between the door and the frame that will give you that inch of space.

 Once you’ve found your wedge of choice, carefully slide it in at the top part of the door, as far from the hinges as possible. This is the part that’ll give you the most space because it has the least amount of pressure on it from the hinges and locking mechanism. Try to push your wedge beyond the rubber seal so you can see the tip of it sticking out inside of the car. At this point, you should have about an inch of space between the door and the frame. Which door should you try to open?

Which door you should open depends mostly on whether you’re targeting the electronic unlock button or the manual one. If you’re going for the electronic unlock button, you’ll have to use the driver’s door because that’s where the button is located. (Except in very few cars where it’s located in the middle console). If your car doesn’t have an electronic button or your tool can’t reach it, you should go for the driver’s side if you’re right-handed and for the passenger side if you’re left-handed. This is pretty intuitive, you need to hold the reach tool with your dominant hand to make it easier to aim and hit the button.

 Step 3: Sliding a tool into the car and pushing the unlock button

All you need to do at this point is to find a thin, long tool, slide it into your vehicle and use it to push or pull the unlock button. The best household tool for this task is usually a wire coat hanger since it’s long, thin, and can be bent according to the unlock button’s location in your car.

 Depending on the tool you use, you may need to move the wedge to different areas in the door and try to hit the unlock button from different angles. If you don’t have a wire coat hanger, try to find a small branch that has a bit of an angle to it. It must be firm enough, so it won’t break when you use it to push the unlock button. Usually, it’s easier to aim for the electronic unlock button, but if your tool can’t reach it, go for the manual one. If your car has a FOB and it’s in a visible place in the car (like on the seat), try to aim for the unlock button on the FOB. Remember, you’re using improvised tools, so you have to play around with the different options until you find the one your tool can reach. Once you hit the unlock button and hear the beautiful sound of your car unlocking, you’ll be tempted to immediately pull the handle and open the door. Don’t do it! Instead, do this first:

 Step 4: Pulling the reach tool and the wedge out before opening the door

This step is important and often overlooked. With the wedge separating the door and the frame, there is a lot of pressure on the door’s locking mechanism. If you open the door before you release the pressure, the locking mechanism can break. Fixing it will cost so much that you’ll wish you had called a locksmith. So before opening the door, take a second to pull the reach tool out of the car. Then pull out the wedge. The door will return to its normal position and only then should you pull the handle and open it.

 That’s it! You’ve done it. You’ve unlocked your own car (hopefully). Now get your car key copied so next time you have a spare key to save yourself from all the hassle.

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

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 doors and the car is definitely locked. What’s next? You may consider using your spare key, but this can be tricky depending on your situation. Is your spare key at home? How far are you? Do you have someone who can bring it over? If you’re in a hurry or far away from home, trying to open the car yourself or calling a locksmith may be your best choice. An average locksmith fee for unlocking a vehicle is around $70, but it can go as high as $140 depending on your vehicle. And yet sometimes it’s still a better option than going through the hassle of rushing home to get the spare key. If your house keys are also locked in your vehicle, keep in mind it’s almost always cheaper to get your car unlocked by a locksmith than your house. Should You Call a Locksmith Or Open It Yourself? After exploring the immediate options, you need to decide if you should call a locksmith or unlock your car on your own. Here are the main factors to consider: 1. Tools: Since you probably don’t have professional car opening tools, you’re going to have to improvise using tools you find around you. As I discuss more in-depth later, you mainly need one tool to wedge the door slightly open, and another tool to reach into your car and unlock it from the inside. There are many tools you can use to achieve that, but if there is nothing you can use around you, you may have to call a locksmith after all. 2. Possible damage: Locksmiths use special tools that are made specifically for the purpose of opening locked cars. Using these tools makes it extremely easy to unlock almost any car without damaging it. When using improvised tools, especially if you’ve never done this before, you may cause some damage to your car. The amount and severity of the damage depend on the tools you’ll use and how complicated the car you’re trying to unlock is. The most common types of damage I’ve seen are tears to the door’s rubber seal and small scratches to the door’s plastic panel and frame. In rarer cases, you can end up with a slightly bent door or a broken locking mechanism. 3. Price: The fee to get your car unlocked can vary from $50 to $150, depending on your car, time of day, and location. But as I discuss later, with a little bit of shopping around you can almost always find someone who will do it for 50-60 dollars. If you have absolutely no money or don’t mind potential minor damage to your car, you should try to unlock it yourself, but if you find a cheap locksmith and have a bit of money to spare, doing it yourself might not be worth the hassle.

Calling a Locksmith (And getting the best price possible) Just like any other service, some locksmiths are cheaper than others. With the right tools, unlocking a vehicle is pretty simple and doesn’t require much skill, so the cheapest locksmith is going to do the job just as well as the most expensive one. So how do you find the cheapest price? You shop around. Call 5 different locksmiths and ask them for an EXACT total price to unlock a vehicle, including service call and labor. If they tell you they have to see the car to determine the price or that they can only price the work on-site, cross them out and move on to the next one. Any locksmith should be able to give you an exact total price over the phone. After you got a few prices, have the cheapest locksmith come over. Should You Break a Window? You should only consider this option as a last resort in an emergency. First, getting a new window will definitely cost more than even the most expensive locksmith, and second – you’re much more likely to hurt yourself in the process. If you can’t unlock the car by yourself and don’t have the money to pay a locksmith, try your very best to find someone to borrow the money from. If your child or pet is locked in the vehicle, call the police or the fire department and they will come immediately as this is treated as an emergency. I recommend breaking the window only in situations that are potentially life-threatening like if your child or pet is locked in the car on a very hot day, or if you’re locked out and it’s freezing cold outside. Naturally, if there is someone in the car, always break the farthest window away from them. Car windows are made of protective glass and are not easy to break. If you have a tool like a hammer or a screwdriver it would make the job easier, if you don’t – look for a medium size rock and aim for the center of the window. Make sure you do it extremely carefully as the window will usually shatter into small pieces. Slim Jims and Tennis Balls Back in the day, most cars could be easily unlocked with a slim jim – a long, thin piece of metal you would slide into the side of the door and pull up to engage the door’s manual button. As car locking mechanisms became more advanced, this method became harder and less effective. As most cars nowadays have electronic wiring going through the door, using a slim jim can also cause significant damage to the car. There are many theoretical methods to unlock vehicles. Some of them work on specific cars, but most of them don’t work at all (like the tennis ball method). As a locksmith who has unlocked thousands of cars, we can tell you that the only proven way to unlock every vehicle is by unlocking it from the inside. At BarzzLocks we can help you with all types of locks and locksmith services, here are the details to reach us. ADDRESS: 30 Howard Pl #1, Kitchener, ON N2K 2Z4, Canada PHONE: +1 2268994427 EMAIL: [email protected] WORKING DAYS/HOURS: Mon-Sun / 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

5 Tips to Never Get Locked out of your House Again

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 key-less door knob, the only way we can lock the house is by using a key to lock the deadbolt from the outside, therefore you can never forget it. As for the security aspect, although having 2 locks on the door is better than one, the door knob hardly adds to the security of our home, compared with the deadbolt, which is the more secure component of the two. If you’re worried about downgrading the security of your home, just add another deadbolt to the door. This way, with 2 deadbolts and a keyless doorknob – you are protected both from burglars and from getting locked out. Needless to say, if you only have a doorknob on your door (and no deadbolts), this solution will not work. 2. Instead of hiding a key, hide a lock box

Many people hide a key outside their homes to avoid getting locked out.If they everdo get locked out, the key is readily available somewhere outside. This is a good solution, sort of. It may come to you as a surprise, but most burglaries involve no forced entry. So how do burglars usually break in? That’s right – they find that hidden key. Burglars are well aware of all the Hide-a-key solutions out there, they also know the most common places people use to hide their keys in, after all, they do that for a living. Instead of hiding a key – hide a lockbox and keep a key inside. Make sure anyone living in the house knows the combination, this way there’s always a key outside in case you need it, and it’s well protected from intruders. Some people have the lockbox in plain sight, which also works, but needless to say, a hidden lockbox is more secure than a visible one. 3. Give a key to a neighbour or a nearby family member Have a neighbour you trust? Living close to your parents? Perfect! Use them! A trustworthy neighbour can serve as your living lockbox. Giving a key to your neighbour is a good way to ensure you have another way into your house in case you forgot or lost your key. But remember – doing so is only a good idea when you know the person well and truly trust them. A neighbour with a key is not only good in cases you get locked out, but also if you need their help with something in the house when you’re far away, like a flood or a gas leak. Just make sure to only get locked out when your neighbours are home. 4. Keep a spare house key in the car This will only work if you keep your house and car keys separated. Separating your house and car keys can be a good strategy to avoid getting locked out of either. Keep a spare house key in the car and a spare car key in the house. As long as you’ll have one of the two, you can never be locked out of the other. When you separate your one key chain into two different keys, there’s a smaller chance you’ll forget to take both and as long you have one, you have access to the other. However, there’s a big downside to that method, requiring you to be extra careful if you choose to use it. If someone were to break into your car, he will get potential access to your house as well. Make sure the key is incredibly well hidden inside of the car in a place an intruder won’t be able to find.

5. Change your locks to smart locks For those of you who are willing to spend a bit more, there’s another solution that might be the ideal one. A smart lock is a lock that can be unlocked by other means without needing to use a key. Smart locks can come in many differentforms. Some of the common ones are keypad combination locks, fingerprint locks and even eye-scanning locks. Do some research as to which lock best suits your needs and make sure it is high-quality and secure. Having a smart lock on your door will completely eliminate the need for a key while keeping your house safe from intruders. Although they might come with a higher price tag, keep in mind that many times a one-time lock-out fee by a locksmith will cost more than some of the best locks in the market, so buying a smart lock may save you money in the long run. One important thing to remember if you decide to upgrade to a smart lock – be aware of the battery charge in your lock. If the lock runs out of battery, your only option to get in will be to use the manual lock mechanism with a key, which you probably don’t have with you if you didn’t know the lock ran out of battery. Get a lock that beeps or blinks when the battery is low and remember to change it as soon as it starts running low.

We hope this blog is helpful to you, at BarzzLocks we can provide all types of residential, commercial, and automotive locks and locksmith services.

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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE REPLACEMENT KEYS

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 that they can let themselves in after school and provide keys to house-sitters, babysitters, or guests who need to access your house when you’re not home. Extra car keys also mean that other people in your household can drive your car if necessary.

 3. Reduce the possibility of keys breaking

Although keys may seem virtually indestructible, they can wear down and break over time from frequent use. When you have multiple keys, you can alternate between them to keep them in good condition and prevent old keys from breaking into the lock and forcing you to call a locksmith.

 4. Save money in the long run

Having a spare key on hand means that you won’t need to call a locksmith if you lock yourself out or lose your keys. By paying the few dollars that it takes to get a few pairs of replacement keys made, you’ll avoid having to pay for the much higher cost of having to hire a locksmith to let you in or change the locks.

At BarzzLocks we can provide all types of car keys.

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Reasons Why Keys Break in Door Locks

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. Watch for a few basic symptoms that the locks aren’t well lubricated. They might begin to stick or the lock won’t turn as smoothly as it used to.

 If your key is becoming outdated and you notice it getting weak or damaged, grab a spare before discarding the old one. Look for the following characteristics in a damaged key:

·         It’s twisted.

·         There are flaws.

·         Even after lubricating your lock, the key is stuck.

 What Should I Do If My Key Breaks Inside the Lock?

If you don’t want to pay a locksmith to come out and unlock your garage door, there are several methods you may attempt to remove the key yourself. If only part of the key is still protruding, apply some spray lubricant and pliers. Then grasp the exposed end with the pliers and remove it from the lock. Replace it with a new key after it’s removed. If no keys are sticking out, you won’t be able to get them out on your own, so call a locksmith immediately.

 Note: If you can’t grab the key, don’t force it out or poke and prod; otherwise, you’ll damage the lock.

 If you have any keys stuck or broken inside the lock, just give us a call and we will help you with the situation asap, below are our details.

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4 Indicators That Your Car Key Needs To Be Replaced

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 did. You may also notice that the blade of the key has discoloured.

Another red flag is if the key is “stuck” in the lock and you have to wriggle and jiggle the key to get it to spin. This might indicate that anything is amiss with your key’s blade.

When the temperature drops below freezing, automobile keys might break in half when you try to turn them in the lock. You must correct this as quickly as possible.

 3. There is a Decrease in Signal Strength

You may be able to unlock your automobile from a distance with newer kinds of autos. The distance varies depending on the sort of vehicle you have. However, you may have noticed that the signal has weakened.

The fact that your signal’s range has shrunk indicates that you’ll be dealing with care-related concerns in the near future. If the strength of your signal appears to be deteriorating, bring your vehicle key in to be repaired before it completely fails.

 4. You're using a duplicate key that needs to be replaced.

Copy keys aren’t always perfectly matched to the original car key. You may experience car key issues if you’ve lost your keys and are using a copy. When you have an aftermarket vehicle, the keys may not be as reliable as the factory keys.

 If this is happening to you, it may be time to get a new set of keys, At BarzzLocks we can provide all types of car keys

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Top 5 Reasons to Go Keyless

Rapid advancements in access control technology in recent times have enabled homeowners and businesses to look beyond traditional metal keys and have greater levels of convenience and security.

More and more property owners today rely on electronic access control systems, which manage and control access to a property using various authentication methods, including keycards and passcodes.

There are a wide variety of reasons why switching to a keyless entry system can be beneficial for you. Some of them include;

1. Convenience

Keyless locks are easier to install and maintain than traditional locks and do not require any special tools or technical knowledge. They are a simple attachment installed on your door, and adding or revoking access is quick and simple.

Additionally, you won’t have to keep track of your physical keys or change locks and provide a new key to your employees every time. Keyless locks also help you avoid lockouts that arise as a result of lost, forgotten, or broken keys or frozen locks.

2. Better Access Control

Keyless entry systems allow you to get complete control over who can have access to a certain section of your building. You can customize the keycard or code of the employees to whom you want to grant access to the doors that are on the protected parts of your building. As a whole, every employee will have a single key that will let them access the unrestricted areas of the building.

In addition, if an employee has been terminated or left out following an argument, you can simply deactivate his code and have peace of mind knowing that he won’t be able to gain unauthorized access.

3. Tracking Entries

Most keyless electronic locks allow the property owners to keep track of who has gained access to your building and from which entrance. If you ever notice a security breach, these logs can help you in conducting a probe.

4. Enhanced Security

Physical keys can be easily duplicated, and locks can be easily picked and leave your building vulnerable to break-in, theft, and vandalism. Additionally, if your key goes missing, your building will be at risk until your locks are changed, which can be extremely expensive.

 Moreover, since you will have access to your keyless entry system on your mobile device, you can easily check if all the doors on the premises are properly locked and lock from the palm of your hand if they are not.

5. Cost Cutting

Keyless entry systems help you save the costs of changing or rekeying locks over time and issuing a new key to employees every time. This is particularly true for businesses that have a high employee turnover rate, such as IT companies and retail stores. Most smart locks are operated by key cards, which can be replaced at a much less cost.

If the lock is operated by a code, it can be changed at no additional cost at all.

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How to Fix Your Remote Car Key

New technologies improve our lives. However, these improvements almost always come at a cost. Cable television gave us many more channels, but our TV viewing was no longer free. And, our electronic car keys are no exception to this rule. They offer many conveniences we really enjoy. Isn’t it nice to have doors that unlock themselves when your hands are full? And, it’s heaven to start your car from inside your home on a cold winter day! So, what’s the cost? The key will eventually malfunction. These electronic keys are expensive to replace, so you may want to try to repair your broken car key instead.

Confirm the Key is the Problem The first thing you want to do is make sure the problem really is a broken car key. Maybe the key is fine, but the receiver inside the car is damaged. The easiest way to do this is to use another remote key. If the second key operates the locks and other functions, then the problem is with the first key. If the second key also doesn’t work, then the problem may be with the car itself, and not the remote key, at all. Also, check to see if any of the buttons work. If none of them do, then the problem is probably the battery. If some buttons work, but others don’t, then the problem is probably with the switches themselves.

Change the Battery A dead battery is the most common reason for a car key that doesn’t work. To change the battery, you will have to open the key fob and remove the bad battery. Be careful when you open it, because if the problem is loose contacts, these very small parts can fall out and be difficult to find! The battery is a flat silver disc. Remove it and look at the code. An example of a battery code is CR2025. Make sure you buy a new battery with the exact same code. Install the new battery. If the key works again, then the problem is solved. If not, you’ll need to look further.

Check the Button Contacts Sometimes, a broken car key is caused by buttons that wear down inside the key fob. The buttons are rubbery, but inside, there is an electricity-conducting material that can wear away. One way to fix this is by placing tiny pieces of aluminium foil inside the buttons. This pads the area inside the worn buttons with metal, which conducts electricity, and may restore contact between the buttons and the circuit board. If this doesn’t solve the problem, then the actual switches inside the key may have come loose.

Check the Inside SMT Switches This is why we said earlier to be careful when opening up the fob. If there is a loose switch inside, you want to have it to reattach it in place. If you lose the switch, you can go online to find an SMT switch that will work. Look for one that matches the other switches on your circuit board. This will require a soldering iron and solder, so it helps if you are comfortable with the soldering process. Once you have soldered the switch properly in place, the button should work again.

Replace the Key If worse comes to worst, and you have changed the battery, confirmed that the buttons are in good shape, and determined that all your switches are in place, you may have to replace the key. It happens! If that’s the case, the best place to get a car key replacement is an automotive locksmith. Automotive locksmiths do this for a living. They replace car keys every day, so they have the replacement keys in stock, and they are experts at cutting and programming them.

We can help you cut and program your car keys in no time, below are the details to reach us.

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7 Easy Tips to Avoid Car Theft

Don’t Hide a Key Anywhere on the Car:

Do you know people who have magnetic boxes they use to hide spare car keys in wheel wells or somewhere else on their car? We discourage this because there is nowhere on your car you can put the key that a car thief will not also look. Let’s face it – you are not going to roll under the car on a dolly looking for a really secure place, and anywhere that you can easily reach is also easily found. In addition, always keep track of all your car keys. If a car key is missing and may have been stolen, an automotive locksmith can replace the locks and make and reprogram replacement car keys so that the stolen key will no longer work. Never Leave Your Engine Running:

1/3 of car thefts occur near the owner’s home. So, did you forget something on your way out to work? We all do, and it’s always when we are running late. Resist the temptation to leave the car running while you go back inside the house, though. Turn off the engine and lock the car, even though you are only leaving for a moment. It just takes a second and is a great way to avoid car theft. Lock Your Doors and Close the Windows: Keep your car locked at all times, including when you are in it. One form of car theft is car-jacking, so you don’t want to allow someone to open the door when you are at a light. Don’t be fooled by a nice neighborhood, either. Bad guys find their way into good neighborhoods all the time. And, of course, when you leave your car, even in your own driveway, roll up the windows and lock the doors. Don’t Leave Documents in the Car: Many people leave the registration or insurance cards for the vehicle in the glove compartment. It seems so convenient; this way anyone who is stopped by police while driving the car has easy access to these documents. However, if someone steals your car, do you want that person to also know where you live? That’s just an invitation to burglarize your house, as well. These days, insurance cards are generally available on the insurance company smartphone apps, and you can photograph your registration and share it with everyone who drives the car. Hide Valuable Items Out of Sight: To thieves, your car windows can be like a store’s display case. Anything that attracts the wrong person’s attention to your vehicle is bad. It’s true, he might just break into your car and steal the item, without stealing the car, too, but is that really a win? And, once the thief is already inside, he is one step closer to easily stealing the car. Install an Alarm System: Many cars today come with immobilizers built-in, which are a type of anti-theft device. They prevent someone from hot-wiring the car because the engine will only start if the immobilizer is disabled and that only happens when the companion chip key is present. However, these devices do not sound an alarm if someone breaks into the car, and thieves have found ways to defeat the immobilizers by hacking into the vehicle’s computer. Use a Steering Wheel Locking Device Steering wheel locks like The Club have been around for decades. They are low-tech and highly effective tools that make it impossible to steer the car. It is difficult to steal a car if you can’t steer it. Apparently, though, while The Club is metal, the steering wheels are not. There are car thieves who carry small hacksaw blades that will easily cut through the steering wheel, so they can dislodge The Club. That said, anything that adds time to the act of stealing helps you avoid car theft. Thieves gravitate to the easier targets. So, while nothing is one hundred percent fool-proof, every deterrent helps. We hope you   found this blog helpful, also you can get your car keys cut and programmed at BarzzLocks Shop, below are our details: CONTACT INFO: ADDRESS: 30 Howard Pl #1, Kitchener, ON N2K 2Z4, Canada PHONE: +1 2268994427 EMAIL: [email protected] WORKING DAYS/HOURS: Mon-Sun / 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

4 Most Commonly Needed Services from an Automotive Locksmith

 1.      Cutting a New Key

2.      Damaged Door Locks

3.       Programming a Remote Fob

4.      Locked Out

 1. Cutting a New Key

Most cars today have computers, and ignition keys have chips, called transponders. These chips allow the key to “talk” to the computer, ensuring that only an actual authorized key can be used to crank the engine. If a thief attempts to hotwire the car or an unprogrammed key is inserted into the ignition, the car will not start. However, this also means that a lost or damaged key can be problematic because you cannot simply have a new one cut. They must be programmed to communicate with the car’s computer. At BarzzLocks locksmith we can do this for you.

 2. Damaged Door Locks: Whether through an accident, or intentional damage by a thief, it is not uncommon for door locks to be damaged. In fact, it can occur through simple wear and tear, and exposure to the elements. When a door lock becomes damaged, it may no longer operate with the key. It may also not operate correctly with the remote fob. An automotive locksmith can ensure that your door locks are in good working condition, even if the lock must be replaced.

We hope that this article has been informative, and we encourage you to give us a call if you are experiencing any difficulties with your key fob.

 3. Programming a Remote Fob:

Remote key fobs are wonderfully convenient, allowing you to lock and unlock your doors and even to boot from a distance. However, over time, that fob’s battery wears down and will eventually need to be replaced. When that happens, you will most likely need to have it reprogrammed to work with the car, in addition to replacing the battery. If you break your fob, lose it, or it is stolen, you will also need to have the replacement programmed to work with your car.

 4. Locked Out:

This is perhaps the single most common reason to call an automotive locksmith. If you lose your keys or lock them inside your car, you will be unable to enter it. That can be inconvenient at best, but it can be dangerous in a worst-case scenario. For example, if you are stuck out in the summer sun and heat with no way to get relief, it could be potentially deadly. An automotive locksmith can unlock your car for you, allowing you to get back on the road and on with your life. You can get your car keys cut and programmed at BarzzLocks Shop, below are our details:

CONTACT INFO:

ADDRESS: 30 Howard Pl #1, Kitchener, ON N2K 2Z4, Canada

PHONE: +1 2268994427

EMAIL: [email protected]

WORKING DAYS/HOURS: Mon-Sun / 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Benefits of Hiring Professional Locksmith Services

Most people do not usually think of lockout situations until they are in the middle of the situation. Suddenly, you find yourself staring through the window wondering how left the keys in the room after walking out of the door. This is when you need a professional locksmith service. These services operate as mobile workshops traveling to businesses and homes. They are usually licensed and trained to work to provide lockout solutions and carry all the equipment for performing various solutions. The following are the benefits of hiring a professional locksmith service.

 Fast Response

Most people get locked out of the home without backup keys. Or find themselves locked out of their cars in inconvenient places. A professional locksmith can get you back on the road fast for your schedule to continue without delay. These locksmiths are trained to respond to all types of emergency situations quickly. They can provide various fast solutions like creating a new set of office, car, or home keys, entering a secured safe, and changing the lock-ina few minutes.

 Availability

You can break your key or get locked out at any time of the day. Most mobile locksmiths operate twenty-four hours, seven days a week. This way you do not have to panic if you find yourself in a lockout situation. You need to hire their services any time of the day when in such circumstances.

 Qualified and Experienced

Professional locksmith providers have teams of technicians who are experienced and well-trained. These experts can handle any job, from repair to replacement to installation. They are experienced in solving all locksmith-related issues. This implies that they come with proper equipment and tools to set back everything in proper conditions.

 Certified locksmiths also undergo extensive training where they are tested on various locks and learn the details of how they work. This prepares them to be able to fix any lock even those they have never encountered.

 Specialized Services

Some professional locksmiths are trained to specialize in specific fields like forensic locksmithing. This type of training educates them on how to know whether or not a lock has been tampered with. They often work with security and law enforcement agencies.

 Locksmiths offer a lot of services such as lock replacement, installation, master key systems, safe combination changes, electronic locks, and rekeying locks. Some can perform various lockout solutions for both commercial and residential calls, while others specialize in one. Consider hiring the services of professional locksmiths. This way you will be safe the next time you are in a tight spot outside your home.

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Unlock House Door Without Keys

Same as car locks, house door locks can be old-type and easy to break in, or newer versions of high-security locks that are more complicated to unlock.

 Open House Door Technique #1 With the Use of Bump Key

Bump keys are designed to unlock pin-based locks set in most houses and apartments. The idea behind the bump key is to get in the right position of the pins inside the lock and, puff, the lock opens up.

 Unlock Home Door Technique #2 With the Use of the Lock Pick Tool

Get your hands on a lock pick set and you can pick a lock in your own home without any assistance. You might want to watch some tutorials over youtube to get to know your set, practice a bit here and there to get a hang of it and you are all set. The lock picks can be purchased online and there are cheap options for any budget.

 Pick a Door Lock Technique #3 With the Use of Paper Clips

Paper clips and hair bobby pins can be used for lock picking with some experience and practice. These are one of the most common items you can find lying around in your bag, car, or garage, and surprisingly can be very effective with various types of locks. If you do not have girls around your daily life to spread hair pins everywhere you can possibly think of - you can try butter knife instead.

 Pick a Door Lock Technique #4 With the Use of a Credit Card

Simple locks with a standard spring can be opened with a credit card or any other kind of plastic card. Just put it in the gap between the door and the frame, push it carefully deep and, if you are lucky, the door will unlock.

 Open a Door Lock by Calling a Locksmith

All the methods above might work; however, it is both time-consuming and not necessarily effective. If nothing works, give your local locksmith a call. They come fully equipped and experienced to unlock those doors for you. It is useful to get to know a couple of reliable companies before you get yourself into trouble. You will have no time to read up reviews online when you need to get back inside the car or house and it is freezing cold outside.

Just give us a call at+1 2268994427 and we will make sure you get back into your house/building in no time without damaging the property.

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Unlocking a Car Door Without a Key

The success of unlocking a car depends on the vehicle model in question. Locking mechanisms have changed and improved greatly in the last decade, therefore newer car models with advanced locks and remote controls transponder keys are very difficult to unlock compared to the older vehicles which can be opened manually.

 With the Help of Shoestring

It sounds too easy and far-fetched, but you have to see it to believe it. One of the car unlocking techniques is with one of the items you most likely to have on you at all times - your shoestrings. If your car door lock uses a pull-up mechanism to open the door - you are in luck. Make a loop, and leave enough string for pulling. Push the string into the door - the main agenda is to get that loop around the lock and pull it up. Be patient, it can take ages to work, but practice makes perfect.

 With the Use of Coat Hanger You must have seen this method on TV shows and in movies. The coat hanger is an old way to get the car door opened. Although rather time-consuming, it can save you the fee of calling the local locksmith.

The idea behind this technique is to twist the hanger so that it can fit into the stripping of the window. Once in, you can try and move it around back and forward until you hit the locking mechanism. It takes a while to find the right spot, but if you are tight on money, this is a way worth trying to save money.

 With the Use of a Rod and Screwdriver Here you need a couple of things – a screwdriver, rod, and time. One thing to understand is that from this point on, any damage caused to the door is on you. The tools used in this method can and most likely will cause damage to your vehicle, so before you proceed, make a quick assessment of the costs involved in fixing the door versus the service of the locksmith.

 With Professional Locksmith Services Near You We always say - leave the job to professionals. If you have no experience in unlocking doors, for your own safety call your local locksmith for help. The damages you may cause to your car door or house lock can be much more expensive to fix compared to calling a locksmith with professional tools and equipment to make the job done right there on the spot.

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4 Auto Locksmith Tips You Need to Know

What should I do if the key has broken into my door lock?

If you break your key off in your ignition or door lock and you have the pieces you should keep them as it will be easier to make a new key if you bring those parts to an auto key locksmith, lowering your costs. If the key pieces are still in the lock, do not try to extract the key yourself – it may cause damage to the lock cylinder which is a more expensive fix. Call your local auto locksmith to remove the piece safely without creating additional damage and cost.

 Should I go to a car dealer to fix my key issue?

Going to a car dealer is essentially an extra, unnecessary step. Usually, dealerships call services like ours when all keys are lost, and outsource the copying labor for us – while continuing to charge customers a premium. By working with us directly, you eliminate the middleman and save yourself tow truck charges, and a great deal of money.

 I can’t find my car keys, and the car is unlocked – should I lock it to be safe?

This matters if your car is in a locked space or not. If your car is secure in an area – like a garage – that is not accessible to the general public, it may be alright to leave it unlocked for the time being. However, if your car is exposed, the cost of getting new keys made is much cheaper than the potential theft cost. If your car is on the street or easily accessible to the public, it may be smart to lock it.

 What’s a car immobilizer and transponder?

The immobilizer system of modern vehicles searches for a unique electronic signature that’s transmitted from a device inside the key head – the transponder trip. If an incorrect code from the transponder – or no code – is recognized by the car immobilizer, the vehicle will not start. Transponder keys need to be programmed to recognize the specific digital signature of the car immobilizer.  Contact your local auto locksmith to help.

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3 Situations When You Might Need an Emergency Locksmith

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could predict the future? We wouldn’t be surprised by tire blowouts on the road, malfunctioning household appliances, or large credit card purchases. We also wouldn’t lock ourselves out of our cars or homes. Unfortunately, all of these things happen on occasion, and when they do, they’re unexpected. But that’s why there are emergency services — for emergency situations.

 Take locksmiths, for example. Have you thought about when you might need the services of an emergency locksmith? That’s the topic we’ll explore in today’s blog post. Here are three real examples of when a situation might require an emergency locksmith — and how you can be prepared for them.

 Situation #1: Locked Out of Your Car

If you’ve ever locked your keys in your car, you’re not alone. In fact, thousands of Canadians lock their keys in their car annually.

This can happen at home, on vacation, or even during a trip to the grocery store. If the situation doesn’t require a 911 call (such as if a child or pet is in the vehicle), then an emergency locksmith should be your first option.

Not only can an emergency locksmith unlock your car, but they can also replace lost keys and even repair broken locks and doors.

Best of all, the best locksmith companies offer mobile locksmith services and can meet you where you are.

Situation #2: Locked Out of Your Home

While seven percent of people don’t lock their doors when they’re home, the rest of us do. Because of this, there’s a small chance that we might get locked out — whether it’s because we’re in a hurry, being absent-minded, or because of an accident.

If you don’t have a spare key hidden away, an emergency locksmith can help. Just make sure you can trust the locksmith you call to your home.

 Situation #3: Locked Out of Your Business

But what about your place of business? If you own a restaurant, small business, or your own company, it’s possible that you might end up outside your doors and unable to get back in. Or, maybe you have a locked safe at your business and you can’t remember the combination or you lost the keys. Whatever the reason, an emergency locksmith can help you if you’re locked out of your business.

 Of course, all of these situations could be avoided if you have a spare key handy. If you’re interested in duplicating your keys, just give us a call at +1 2268994427

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4 reasons your car key button is not working:

Car key buttons are an integral part of the whole setup of a car. Any problem with the car key can potentially lock you out of a vehicle, paralyze your entire day, make you late, and whatnot. You may need a professional locksmith to lay out the specifics of the issue and how to deal with it. This article will inform you of four crucial reasons your car key button is not working.

1.       The car lock is damaged: When investigating a car key button that is not working correctly, the most frequent and usual surfaces are damaged car lock. Generally, it is found that the two essential parts of a car door lock are damaged:

a.       The lock assembly

b.      The lock cylinders

It would be best if you discovered which component is at fault. Locksmiths are well equipped to manage and repair any kind of damage.

 2.       Bent or worn-out car key: As a car goes through different seasons, years passing by, the key could bend or be worn. A bent or worn-out car key may be an issue that develops over time, but it could also damage your car and make it malfunction. Car key buttons are tiny electronic gadgets and therefore have a high chance of getting crushed or broken. It may not be overtly broken on the outside, but even an electronic problem inside can be the culprit. A damaged key needs to be replaced with a new car key with the help of a locksmith using the key code registered to your vehicle.

3.       There can be a problem with the ignition cylinder: Issues with the ignition cylinder, irrespective of the state of the car key, it has a high probability of not working if the ignition cylinder unlocks and spoils it. When you insert a car key into the ignition and find out it’s not working, there could be an issue with the ignition. Like the car key itself, a car’s ignition cylinder may be affected by wear and tear. If the car key is not functioning when you open the doors and other things, your ignition cylinder needs to be thoroughly examined. At BarzzLocks Inc. our technicians are well versed in repairing and dealing with malfunctioning ignition cylinders.

4.       Drained car key battery: One more reason behind the sudden inactivity of your car key could be the exhausted batteries in your car key. It is a common issue. Batteries get exhausted after a specific period, and therefore it is not difficult to get to the core of the problem. When you observe your vehicle not responding to your orders and signals from the key, the drained batteries can be the reason. A simple call to BarzzLocks Locksmith can resolve your problem.

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5 Top Reasons Your Door Knob Won’t Turn & How to Fix Them

So, your doorknob won’t turn. Now you are locked out, and there may be something wrong with your lock. Before you start jumping to conclusions, take a breath. You may not be locked out, and your lock may be in perfect working order.

Until you know more about why your doorknob won’t turn, there is no need to assume the problem is overly complicated. Investigate a little further or contact a trusted locksmith to find out just what is going on with your doorknob not turning.

The most likely causes of a doorknob not turning include:

1.       Wrong Key

2.       Broken Key

3.       Lock Jam

4.       Lock Alignment

5.       Lock Damage

FAQs

What prevents a doorknob from turning?

A doorknob that won't turn might be caused by a variety of reasons. The latch might jam due to corrosion or catch on the strike plate if you ignore lock maintenance. Within the lock, things might potentially shatter. Also, if the key is worn, deformed, or incorrect key, it might cause problems outside of the lock.

When the doorknob won't turn, how can I open it?

To open a doorknob that will not turn, lubricate it first. Even if only momentarily, this may allow the lock to open. Almost every repair will necessitate the opening of the door. In addition, if you need to repair or troubleshoot a locked doorknob from the outside, the door must first be unlocked.

If my doorknob won't turn, do I need to replace the locks?

To fix a doorknob that won't turn, first, diagnose the problem, pinpoint the source of the problem, and then repair or replace whatever is broken. You can check into how to change a doorknob if you don't want to research why a doorknob won't turn. However, if the problem is caused by a lack of alignment, the problem may remain.

When my doorknob won't turn, who should I call?

When your doorknob won't turn, calling a locksmith is usually your best option. Locksmiths provide both house lockout and lock change services, and may address both the primary issues about a doorknob not turning as well as provide other options.

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