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about Keyless Go Systems
April 16, 2012
Also referred to as Passive Entry or Passive Go, Keyless
Go is another term for the technology used that permits
automobile owners to unlock and lock their cars using
the corresponding buttons on their SmartKey fobs. When
a car has a Keyless Go system integrated with its engine
control unit, owners can stop and start their cars without
needing to insert a SmartKey into the ignition.
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Keyless Entry
Systems – Are They Theft-Proof?
April 9, 2012
Keyless entry systems are electronically controlled
by remote devices such as keypads, key fobs or smart
ID cards and do not require a physical key to access
a building or vehicle that is secured by such a system.
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What are
Transponder Keys?
April 2, 2012
Most automobiles manufactured after 1998 are equipped
with transponder keys, an anti-theft prevention key
that deactivates a car's immobilizer as soon as the
key turns the ignition and activates the engine. click
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What is a
Smart Key?
March 26, 2012
Initially used in 1998 on the Mercedes-Benz, the smart
key is now an option available to other automobile styles
and provides a unique type of electronic access to your
car. What makes this key “smarter” than
other keys is the owner's ability to lock, unlock and
start a car without taking the key fob out of their
pocket. click
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Safety Tips
for Home Security
March 19, 2012
Whether we realize it our not, keys are ever important
in our daily lives. We use keys to access our homes,
to access our offices, and to access, start, and use
our cars. Without keys, we would quite literally be
lost. Keys are so much a part of our day-to-day lives,
in fact, that we often overlook the integral role they
play in our daily activities. click
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Types of
Keys
March 12, 2012
For most people, keys are incredibly ubiquitous in day-to-day
life. Because we use car keys to get ourselves from
point A to point B and then we use door keys to get
ourselves in the office and then back into our homes,
we rarely think in-depth about what types of keys we’re
using for each of these activities. click
here to read the full article
Master Keys
March 5, 2012
By the late 1800’s, the skeleton key emerged as
a device that could singularly unlock several locks
or doors. The skeleton key, as it were, was able to
grant access to numerous guarded locks, which were common
at the time. This result was, of course, not the desired
outcome for locks.
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The Importance
of Duplicating Keys To Your Car
February 27, 2012
Locksmiths offer a variety of services in the security
realm, including creating and changing locks as well
as duplicating keys to locks for homes, locks, and safes,
as well as keys to automobiles.
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here to read the full article
Safety Tips
for Home Security
February 20, 2012
It is no secret that larger metropolitan areas such
as Phoenix, Arizona experience higher crime rates than
smaller cities and towns. Living in Phoenix means that
home security is vital to preserving all the things
you have worked so hard for, as well as the peace of
mind you receive from knowing your home security system
is protecting your family from criminal activity.
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here to read the full article
Replacing
a Lost Honda Car Key
February 13, 2012
While many people own Honda brand vehicles, especially
Accords, because they are economical, low maintenance
and dependable, owners should be aware that losing the
key to a Honda is potentially problematic. click
here to read the full article
Best Strategies
for Lost Car Keys
February 6, 2012
Whether you need to be at work, make an important appointment
or attend a friend's birthday party in less than an
hour, discovering that you have lost your car keys and
can't go anywhere is one of life's most frustrating
experiences. click
here to read the full article
How to Avoid
Being Locked Out
January 30, 2012
Anyone who has ever owned something equipped with a
lock and key has lived through the terrible experience
of losing that key or misplacing it. click
here to read the full article
Advanced Residential Phoenix
Security Systems
January 23, 2012
With the rise of computer and communication technology,
homeowner interest in home security systems has increased.
With an incline in homeowner interest in and installation
of home security systems, a great deal of information
has also surfaced regarding the various types of available
security systems. click
here to read the full article
Security
Systems: Protecting You From More Than Just Burglars
January 16, 2012
In addition to home security systems, most homeowners
in the United States also utilize smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors to protect their homes. Some homes even have
alarms that will detect flooding or unexpected changes
in temperature to a home. click
here to read the full article
Simple Tips
for Securing Your Phoenix Home
January 9, 2012
Though video and sensor surveillance systems are ubiquitous
and highly effective, there are also some non-technological
techniques that homeowners should employ when preparing
for an extended trip away from home. click
here to read the full article
Securinga
Multi-Unit Space in Phoenix, AZ
January 2, 2012
Securing large buildings and homes has been an age-old
pursuit. Simple lock-in-key systems, security guards,
and low-tech electronic security systems have long been
utilized in single-family residences as well as in larger,
multi-unit buildings. However, with the emergence of
improved technology and more affordable options, many
building owners are opting for higher-tech security
options. click
here to read the full article
5 Actions to Take when Locked Out
December 26, 2011
Standing alone outside of a locked car, home or business
that you can't access because you do not have the key
to open the lock is a frustrating, stressful experience.
Misplacing or losing a key necessary to gain entrance
to someplace highly important to you at that moment
will no doubt cause symptoms of panic--heart racing,
trembling, sweating, even dizziness.
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here to read the full article
Stranded
because of Lost House or Car Keys? Call a Locksmith!
December 19, 2011
Instead of feeling panic-stricken the next time you
lose our house or car keys, stop and take a deep breath,
calm down and call a professional and dependable Phoenix
area locksmith to provide you with immediate and courteous
assistance. click
here to read the full article
What can
a Locksmith do for You?
December 12, 2011
Professional locksmiths established in the Phoenix area
are capable of doing more than opening locked cars,
rekeying locks or installing new locks in a home or
business. What most people are unaware of is the diversity
of other services locksmiths provide that go beyond
the bounds of standard security device installation
or repair. click
here to read the full article
What to do
About a Jammed Lock
December 5, 2011
When a lock gets jammed and won't open because of some
kind of defect inside the lock, a Phoenix area locksmith
will come directly to your location and try opening
the lock by “picking” it. Often associated
with robbery, lock picking is legally performed by licensed
locksmiths who have permission to own certain tools
specifically made to unlock a jammed lock by manipulating
the mechanisms inside the lock. click
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Auto Locksmiths
November 28, 2011
Being stranded is one of the scariest feelings experienced
by car owners. Whether your car is locked with your
key inside it or your key is not working, if you are
unable to gain access to or start your vehicle, you
need the assistance of a professional who can get you
unstuck and back on your way. Further, if your locks
or ignition break, a locksmith is the professional to
call.
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here to read the full article
The Many
Jobs of a Locksmith
November 21, 2011
Did you know that the term “smith” refers
to any person who is trained to mold and shape metal
into specific objects and forms? Thus, a “locksmith”
is the term for a person who uses metal to create locks
and keys. A locksmith long ago and locksmith today on
a basic level have the same job: they use metal to make
locks and keys. click
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Auto Locksmiths:
A Necessary Profession
November 14, 2011
Under the general umbrella of locksmiths, several specialized
forms of locksmiths exist. One of the most important
of these professionals is the “auto locksmith”
or “car locksmith”. The auto locksmith focuses
solely on lock and key issues as they pertain to the
automobile.
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here to read the full article
Services
Provided by Locksmiths
November 7, 2011
For many of us the word “locksmith” quells
an image of being locked out – usually from our
cars. And while it is true that when locked out of your
car, the locksmith is the person to turn to, there are
also several other services that a locksmith provides
that are useful – especially to homeowners. click
here to read the full article
The Key to Finding a Reliable and Professional Locksmith
October 31, 2011
Scammers in all service sectors exist who prey on vulnerable,
desperate or uninformed individuals. Unfortunately,
locksmiths who profess to be professionals but are,
in reality, members of this criminal group, exist as
well. However, knowing in advance how to recognize a
reputable and legitimate locksmith service from one
that simply wants to take your money and run can protect
you from experiencing the injurious manipulation of
an unscrupulous scam artist.
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here to read the full article
What are Transponder Keys?
October 17, 2011
When an automobile is operated by a transponder key,
the risk of this vehicle being stolen is greatly reduced.
As a way to provide radiotransmitted, preprogrammed
communication between the key and a car, transponder
keys prevent anyone but the owner of the car from starting
the engine and driving the car. click
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What to do if You Are Locked Out of Your Car
October 3, 2011
Obtaining immediate assistance is the first thought
on anyone’s mind who happens to get locked out
of their car. Whether it is the middle of the day or
late at night, just knowing you cannot access your car
because of a lost key or lock issue is a tremendously
frustrating and disturbing experience. You want help—and
you want it now! click
here to read the full article
Choosing
a Reliable Locksmith
September 26, 2011
Advantages of knowing what to look for in a reliable
locksmith are many, with the most important being how
trustworthy and knowledgeable locksmith technicians
are in what they do. Nothing can be more frustrating
than being locked out of your car, calling a locksmith,
then waiting for an hour for someone to show up, only
to be presented with a “technician” who
has no idea how to correct your problem. click
here to read the full article
A Guide to
Floor Safes
September 19, 2011
Whenever you move into a new residence or apartment,
it is always prudent to consider having the locks re-keyed.
Unless you know the person who has moved out of the
property, you don't know if someone has had duplicate
keys made for the existing locks installed in the dwelling.
LockAid USA can come to your new home and re-key every
lock quickly and efficiently. Re-keying allows the original
locks to remain in place; it is the configuration of
the tumbler that is changed, which means the lock requires
a new key blade in order to unlock it. Any previous
tenants who still have keys to the "old" locks
prior to configuration will not be able to use them
on the "new" locks. click
here to read the full article
Gun Safes
as an Important Safety Measure
September 12, 2011
Whether you retain guns for personal safety or are an
avid gun collector, using a gun safe to store your property
is the more secure method available to prevent thieves
from appropriating your guns and more importantly, to
prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access
to potentially dangerous weapons. With the availability
and variety of gun safes created to properly store and
protect handguns, rifles and other weaponry, there is
no reason why guns should be readily procurable by robbers
or children. click
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