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Honda Ignition cylinders stop working

One of the most common service calls we receive involves Honda ignition cylinders that suddenly stop working. Typically, the key works perfectly fine for years. Then you may notice it becoming a little difficult to…

Why You Should Rekey Your Locks When You Move Into a New Home

Moving into a new home is exciting. Between unpacking boxes, setting up furniture, and getting familiar with the neighborhood, changing or rekeying the locks is often overlooked. However, it is one of the smartest things…

DIY Lock Cylinder Lubrication

The Right Way to Keep Your Locks Working Smoothly A sticky, difficult-to-turn lock is one of the most common lock problems homeowners and vehicle owners encounter. Dirt, dust, moisture, corrosion, and worn lubricant can all…

OEM vs. Aftermarket Car Keys

Understanding the Difference When replacing a lost, damaged, or malfunctioning vehicle key, one of the first decisions vehicle owners face is choosing between an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key and an aftermarket key. While both…

Door Operators and Handicap Openers

Alberta Building code has been updated in 2024 with new barrier free standards. Most new commercial buildings in Alberta are going to need barrier free access, which means there are a whole lot of door…

Always Have Apartment Building Locks Rekeyed

If you own an apartment building, you are likely accustomed to having tenants move in and out of units. When someone moves out of a unit, you know it is important to get the unit…

Lost Car Key Programming

Lost Car Keys (Programming a Car Key) Have you ever lost your car keys? The answer is likely yes. This is a common story that happens to just about everyone at least once or twice….

Understanding Master Key Systems

For those who own or manage large buildings, such as an office building, there are going to many locks on the building. This includes the entrances to the building, as well as the offices, break…

I bought a car at auction and I need to get a key made for it

A common phone call we get is about auction vehicles. Many don’t have any keys at all and need to have a new key made for the vehicle. There are a few considerations about auction…

Access Control for Small Businesses

Most of the inquires we get from small business owners about access control are related to cost more so than capability and technical features.  So I’ve laid out this guide by budget. It is of…

Can I buy an aftermarket key blank for my car?

Do I have to buy an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key blank? Aftermarket keys are usually way cheaper than OEM keys, but they can be problematic, which is annoying and no one likes throwing money…

What makes car keys so expensive?

Why do modern car keys cost so much? So one day you lose your spare truck key. No big deal, you head to your local dealer and get a quote for a new truck key,…