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How To Program Car Keys
Locksmith Info
Sam Wilson

How To Program Car Keys

While older cars may still require a metal key, many modern vehicles have keys with a chip embedded in the plastic head and programmed to the car’s onboard computer.

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Antique padlock made by Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company
Locksmith Info
Sam Wilson

40 Fun Facts About Locks & Keys

They protect our valuables, secure our homes, and fortify our businesses, but how much do you really know about locks and keys? Check out these 40 fun facts about locks and keys.

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The new 1-800-Unlocks is mobile-friendly!
Locksmith Marketing
Sam Wilson

Welcome To the New 1-800-Unlocks

Why the update? We’ve noticed that more people are visiting our site from phones and tablets, so we’ve optimized our site to account for the different screen sizes and load times for mobile visitors.

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Car-Key-Fobs-Remotes
Locksmith Info
Sam Wilson

Can A Locksmith Make A Transponder Key?

Can a locksmith make a transponder key to replace the one you lost or one that is no longer working? The good news is that the right professional can help you. At 1800unlocks, we can help you to replace your transponder key. But, first, consider whether or not you have one and what it takes to invest in the right company.

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Locksmith Info
Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson Featured in Redfin Home Security Article

Redfin’s marketing team contacted 1-800-Unlocks to be included in an article entitled Top Experts Answer the Most Urgent Home Security Questions. So we thought it would be fun to share all of our thoughts regarding home security on the 1-800-Unlocks blog.

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Verified-Locksmiths
Locksmith News
Sam Wilson

Locksmith Fraud in America

Locksmith Fraud has been given multiple names over the years such as Rogue Locksmiths, Scamming Locksmiths, and Phony Locksmiths but the issue remains the same: customers are being duped.

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Zapier-for-Locksmiths
Business Tools
Sam Wilson

Unlocking Zapier

Zapier allows you to actually use technology to your benefit.  It saves you time and money by simplifying the connection between your web services such as Dropbox, Quickbooks Online, Mailchimp, or Chargify.

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