The art of giving directions is lost on this X-Y Generation they have no idea where they live. Example….. I get a phone call from this guy whom has locked himself out of his house, No kidding he could not tell me what a major intersection he lived closest too, he needs me to hurry and yet cant help me get to him any quicker, then he begins to blame ME for not having a GPS so I can find him. Crazy right? So he begins to explain that there is a Whataberger a Strip Club and a Mcdonalds close to his house, hello what about the HEB, Fire Station and CVS this guy was a mess 30 Year old educated big house, big car and not a lick of common sense….. i’m so sorry….So if you are one of these people, Learn to give directions, your friends and Family will love you!
The Art of Giving Directions is Lost!
November 1st, 2011Don’t forget to Lubricate those locks!
October 13th, 2011It’s been one heck of a summer here in San Antonio, we’ve had a terrible drought this year, tree’s are dying and the grass is drying up. My backyard is a mud pit right now. Fortunately, the last couple of weeks we’ve finally had a respite, and it’s been raining again. It’s funny, after a good rain we always get service calls and complaints from people about their key getting ”stuck” in the lock, or the locks not working smoothly anymore. Alas… all the lubrication has been washed out. It’s a good idea to keep your locks lubricated on a regular basis, not just after a down pour. Common wisdom is to use a graphite product, and if you go to e-how.com that’s what they will tell you, however in our experience, in south Texas it’s too humid and the graphite gets sticky/muddy, and does not stay smooth and dry. It’s better in dry/cold climates, we recomend a Teflon based spray lubricant, or in a pinch, WD40. WD40′s a better cleaner then lubricant but it works ok, a good teflon lubricant (Dupont, Tri-Flow) will outperform it and last longer however. In our shop we sell Tri-Flow and it works great, as the boss says, “locksmith in a can”.
Don’t Call 1-800-Number
October 11th, 2011If you need a Locksmith, call someone that is in your area, so if you are in San Antonio, Texas. Call a locksmith from San Antonio, Why would you call one in Florida or New York. And thats what you are doing when you call a 1-800-Number. These guys will charge you double if not Triple, you get no warranty on the work, worst case is you give them your Credit Card info and you are at their mercy.
I have some horror storys about this issue and I will share them soon.
The best locksmith San Antonio ever saw!
June 14th, 2010
I was born and raised in San Antonio. We’re famous for our yellow roses, pecan trees, the aloe vera growing wild in our backyards, Lone Star beer, whiskey (whatever you’re pouring), Mexican food, the Alamo, the Riverwalk, my grandma’s house, and our local locksmiths.
Okay, some of the things on this list are more famous than others. This is more like the list of what our family prizes most.
Once my sister and I were downtown and we locked the keys in our car. It was our parents’ car, and we were borrowing it, and while I don’t want to get into specifics, let’s just say that we were teenagers and this borrowing was not entirely authorized.
We tried some tricks with a nail file I had in my purse, things we’d seen people do in movies that magically opened locked car doors, but the nail file got stuck and the door wouldn’t budge. Finally, although we were scared of what it would cost, we looked in the phone book and called the local locksmiths.
They were incredible! And much more reasonably priced than we had imagined.
We never told anyone what happened. But whenever the whole family’s together for a barbecue or something, my sister and I will lift our Lone Stars in toast to our local locksmiths. Nobody knows why we do it. They think it’s just one more inside joke between sisters, but we know better–and should something like that happen again, we know who to call.
Replacement Car Keys for Scatterbrains
June 7th, 2010
I admit that I’m a bit of a scatterbrain. I’m always losing things: Jewelry, gloves, hats, clothes, even my iPhone! From time to time, I lose my house keys, so I’ve gotten to know my locksmith San Antonio well.
One day, I was at the airport picking up my parents (being the good daughter that I am), who had just gotten off a 24-hour flight from Australia and were looking a little worse for wear. They were impressed that I had made it to the airport on time, scatterbrain that I am.
“Don’t worry, I’ll get you home fast,” I reassured my weary folks as we were walking towards the parking lot. We got to my car, and I fumbled around in my bag for my car keys, and couldn’t find them. I checked my pockets, delved deeper, but still, no keys.
Finally, we all gazed longingly into my car, and there they were. I’d finally managed to lock myself out of my car, at a most inopportune time. I called my replacement car keys locksmith, and they came to the rescue fast, much to everyone’s relief.
Not the smoothest airport pickup of all time, but what else can you expect from a scatterbrain.
Accept No Substitutes: Facts about Do Not Duplicate Keys and Security
May 24th, 2010
Do Not Duplicate (DND) keys are used by post offices and high-security homes or offices in order to control access. You can have your own Do Not Duplicate key made by contacting a commercial locksmith or one of your local locksmiths. However, even with a “Do Not Duplicate” stamp, keys are still often easily and readily duplicated.
Key Stamping
The easiest—and cheapest—way to make a Do Not Duplicate Key is to have it stamped “DND.” Most key duplication locations and hardware stores will respect a keystamp. But unfortunately, key stamping provides no additional mechanical or technological protection from actually being duplicated.
Restricted Keyway
A more expensive option is to ask one of your local locksmiths in San Antonio to install a restricted keyway that is registered only to a specific household or company. Restricted keyways use special keyblanks that are either controlled by the manufacturer or a trusted locksmith. Keys can thus only be copied with special authorization by you or your company.
Other Options
In addition to difficulties with managing duplication and security, keys also don’t record data about building access, and can be difficult to distribute and manage. If you’ve decided that keys are not the best option for security for you, contact San Antonio locksmiths like those at to install card access or electronic access that can install secure, keyless access.
Tips to Ensure Your Local Locksmiths Are Legit
May 17th, 2010When I was browsing around on the web looking for a locksmith San Antonio, I was a little concerned about finding someone who offered credible services. I had heard horror stories about people who were referred to local locksmiths that turned out to be no where near local; they only advertised themselves as such. These pseudo-local locksmiths take your calls from a call center, give you an estimate, and then when the contracted locksmith arrives he will ask for a significantly greater amount of money. Luckily, I found Champion Lock & Safe Co. to handle all of my locksmith needs at affordable rates. But if you aren’t in the Central Texas area and are looking for a legitimate local locksmith, here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau:
• Get recommendations from friends, family, co-workers and neighbors.
• Be wary if a company you call answers with a generic phrase like “locksmith services” and not a specific company name.
• Get an estimate on EVERYTHING before work begins. Also ask about any additional charges. Verify it at least twice before you agree to services.
• Find out if the locksmith is insured.
• When the locksmith arrives, ask for ID. In addition, a credible locksmith should verify your information as well.
• After the work is complete get an itemized report on all of the charges and parts used.
Moving into a New Place? Call a Locksmith
May 10th, 2010
I was so excited to finally move into my new condo. I had been planning on moving in for months, but construction was delayed for a while. After complaining, I was finally able to get someone to put the finishing touches on my new place. When the big moving day came, I was thrilled. It was nearly a year in the making and I was going stir crazy in my old place.
Well, I moved out of my old place, and started to move into my beautiful new condo. It was exactly how I’d imagined it—perfect. I was so excited about living in a new place that I went out and bought all new furniture, a new stereo system, and a new flat screen TV so I could have friends over to watch the big game.
All was going well until one day I came home from work to find that my condo had been completely emptied out. My couches, chairs, dining room table, stereo equipment, computer, and new flat screen TV were all gone. I literally fainted. After I came to I called the cops and they did an investigation. They told me that when places are being built or remodeled, a lot of different people have keys and if you don’t get your locks changed, you run the risk of coming home to an empty home, or worse.
So I called my looked around for local locksmiths and found a great locksmith San Antonio to change the locks and fortify my condo. I’d like to see someone break in now!
Card Access Puts Business Owners At Ease
May 3rd, 2010
My family has been running a sports merchandise store for 30 years, and about 10 years ago, they took their store to the internet. It was a huge move, but they knew it was the next logical step for them. They worked so hard getting the business to be a success, and now they were finally making money. This meant that they needed to expand in terms of building space, inventory and employees. All this expansion was exciting, but it brought up some valid security concerns. When inventory went missing in the store, you knew it had to be a customer, because it was my mother, father and sister, were the only employees. But now that they were expanding, there were all kinds of new staffers handling merchandise. In addition, the warehouse would be off-site, and anyone determined enough could break in and walk off with millions of dollars in products.
So when they were putting the finishing touches on the warehouse, they decided to talk to a locksmith San Antonio and see what kind of security precautions they could take. These local locksmiths did a fantastic job at recommending the card access security program. It was the perfect way to put my parents’ mind at ease, and to ensure their millions in inventory would be secure.
Spare Keys Come In Handy
April 26th, 2010
I was getting ready to go away for vacation – New Orleans for the Jazz Festival – and I needed to give my neighbor a spare key so that he could take care of my cat, Madear, who is a dear, by the way.
So I go to my local locksmith San Antonio to get a spare key made. It took about ten minutes, and was easy peasy, but when I went back to my car, I realized that I didn’t have my car key. Not only that, but my car key was locked inside, on the driver’s seat. I was stuck, so I thought. When I went back to my locksmith San Antonio to tell them my problem, the local locksmiths happened, as I hoped they would, to have a device to dickie my car door open.
I decided that since they were so helpful, and since I was already there, I might as well get some replacement car keys. These gents were kind and fast, and it was a pleasure working with them. Now I’m not worried about locking my keys in my car or my house, because I have spare sets for both! With my mind free and clear, I was ready to have a great trip.