Category: General Chatter
A Right Royal PITA & a Tiny Safe
A Locksmith’s Rainy Saturday Morning Rumble
Don’t Let Them Wreck Your Car: The Dangers of Pumping Your Door Frame
If you’re locked out of your car, it’s natural to want to call for help. But what if the person you call starts pumping your door frame to create a gap to insert a wire? This is a dangerous and destructive method that should only be used as a last resort. As a locksmith, I… Continue reading Don’t Let Them Wreck Your Car: The Dangers of Pumping Your Door Frame
Home Invasion? Don’t Let the Nightmare Continue at the Dealership!
It’s every car owner’s worst nightmare: a home invasion where thieves make off with your vehicle. Today, I witnessed the aftermath firsthand. A customer, still shaken from the break-in, watched helplessly as their car was dragged onto a tow truck, likely causing damage to the gearbox and tires. Now, they face a hefty bill at… Continue reading Home Invasion? Don’t Let the Nightmare Continue at the Dealership!
Big Green Safe
Cracking the Case: A Day with a Big Green Safe Today’s main job involved opening a big green beast of a safe. Another technician had previously attempted the task, but unfortunately, they didn’t succeed and even cut the digital keypad off for reasons unknown. When I arrived, the lock had completely failed. Whether this was… Continue reading Big Green Safe
Saturday Morning Shenanigans
Saturday Morning Shenanigans: Doors, Ignitions, and Hot Tubs G’day everyone! It’s a crisp Saturday morning, around 3°C. A bit nippy, but not too bad—perfect weather to kick off the day. The sun’s shining, and I’m off to check out a sliding door that needs converting to a digital, self-locking system. This job is a bit… Continue reading Saturday Morning Shenanigans
A Day in the Life of a Locksmith
First Job: A Simple Door Viewer Installation The day kicked off with a straightforward task—supplying and installing a door viewer. The job was booked between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. Right on the dot, at 8:28 AM, the customer rang to let us know the locksmith wasn’t there yet. Patience is a virtue, mate! Second Job:… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Locksmith
Lazy locksmith…maybe or just a back yard handyman
Today, I had the honor of rekeying a customer’s house after they lost their keys. It’s a responsibility I deeply value, knowing that I’ve been entrusted with securing their most cherished possession and ensuring their personal safety. However, I was disappointed to find that the previous rekeying job had been poorly executed; half of the… Continue reading Lazy locksmith…maybe or just a back yard handyman