Locksmith FAQ

On average less than three minutes. Certain car models with advanced and sophisticated security can take significantly longer

A LOCKSMITH IS A SKILL TRADE THAT IS PERFORMED IN THREE MAJOR FIELDS:

  • RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL- CHANGING LOCKS OR KEYES
  • AUTOMOTIVE- MAKING CAR KEYS, DUPLICATE OR REPLACEMENT KEYS, AND PROGRAM. FIX/REPLACE IGNITION
  • EMERGENCY- IF YOU LOCK YOUR KEYS INSIDE YOUR CAR OR HOUSE, YOU NEED A LOCKSMITH TO USE HIS SKILL TO OPEN IT.

THERE ARE OTHERS USED FOR LOCKSMITHS, BUT THOSE 3 ARE THE MAJOR ONES.

A variety of techniques are used.

  • pump wedge
  • bump key
  • pick and torque