Sidewinders are called so because of the way they are cut. The sides are milled out using a router like machine. These are considered “high security”, and typically sidewinder cylinders themselves contain 4 times as many small parts inside them as a regular cylinders.
More correctly, the “chip” is actually a transponder. Early versions had a small resistor in the blade and were called “VATS” by General Motors. VATS stands for “vehicle anti theft system”. The cars computer had to recognize the value of the resistor when the ignition was turned, in order for the car to run. If […]
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That depends on the state. Some states do have a locksmith license that is issued through a licensing board. For the states that do not have such a license, a locksmith simply needs a business license at the city or county level. Organizations such as the Associated Locksmiths of America are generally recognized as the […]
We warranty our services for 90 days with some exceptions. There are a few kinds of labor that we perform that come with no warranty at all, however the locksmith will advise you of this before doing any work. The three most common being the re-coding of Schlage SecureKey, and Kwikset SmartKey hardware, along with […]
Quite simply, unless you are a locksmith, tow truck driver, mechanic or security professional, you will probably not be able to get your hands on them. Most states and local governments have laws that control who is allowed to have possession of lockout tools. There is usually a stiff penalty if you get caught possessing […]
All mobile business’s charge one form of a fee or another for providing service at your location. This fee is to cover the cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance and employee labor time. If it weren’t for this charge, mobile business’s would not generate enough income to justify their overhead and they would not be able […]
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