Locksmith tips and advice
Practical help on locks, keys and home security from our Perth locksmiths.
October 19, 2026
Car key programming in Perth: cutting, coding and pairing explained
Quick answer: Cutting shapes the metal blade so it fits and turns your locks. Programming, which some people call coding, pairs the…
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How do I leave a Google review for a local locksmith?
Quick answer: To leave a Google review, open the business in Google Maps or Google Search, tap Reviews, choose your stars, write…
Read more →October 6, 2026
How long does it take to get a new car key made?
Quick answer: once a mobile locksmith is at the car, most car keys for Japanese, Korean and most American cars are cut…
Read more →October 4, 2026
How to get a broken key out of a lock (and when to stop)
Quick answer: if enough of the key sticks out to grip with your fingers or needle-nose pliers, pull it straight out, gently,…
Read more →September 25, 2026
When is a good time to rekey your locks?
Quick answer: rekey your locks the moment you can't say for certain who holds a key. Usually that's moving day, the day…
Read more →September 21, 2026
Which keypad lock for which door? A Perth locksmith’s guide by situation
Quick answer: there isn't one best keypad lock, there's a best one for your door and your situation. A family home wants…
Read more →June 9, 2025
Smart Locks for People with Disabilities: Features That Make Life Easier
Quick answer: Smart locks remove the need to turn a small key. Doors open with a code, card, fingerprint or phone, carers…
Read more →April 5, 2025
Smart locks for Airbnb and short-term rentals in Perth
Quick answer: fit a keypad lock that takes multiple codes, give each guest their own code for the dates of their stay,…
Read more →December 10, 2024
Should I rekey or change the locks? A Perth locksmith explains
Quick answer: Rekey, nearly always. If your locks work, rekeying makes every old key useless in one visit, usually under an hour…
Read more →March 28, 2021
How to choose a car locksmith in Perth (and what to ask first)
Quick answer: pick someone who is licensed in Western Australia, actually makes keys for your make of car, comes to the car,…
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