Locksmithing

General Information In most countries, the traditional trade of locksmithing requires the completion of an apprenticeship. The formal education level varies depending on the country – from a simple training certificate awarded by an employer to a full diploma from an...

How to Look After Your Keys and Locks

Ever wondered how to properly look after your keys and locks? Here’s how. Look Out for Extreme Temperatures Very high or low temperatures can cause problems with locks. This is due to the fact that extreme temperatures cause metals to expand or contract. When it’s...

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Car Keys – Being Prepared

Will You Lose Your Car Keys? We all tell ourselves that we will never lose our car keys – or lock them inside our car. You might have a great system of reminders in place, but unfortunately, sometimes the unthinkable happens. A distraction at the wrong moment might be...

What is a Transponder Key?

The Key A transponder key is a car key with an inbuilt chip that is needed to deactivate an engine immobiliser. Most cars post-1995 have these immobilisers. The engine control unit (ECU) of the car sends an electronic message to the key when the ignition is turned to...