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Locksmith Tales from Buffalo, NY


buffalocks
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Quick and Reliable Solutions for Smart Key Issues: A Recent Lockout Success Story
The other night, I received a call for a lockout involving a 2020 Mazda CX-9. After unlocking the car and retrieving the keys, the...
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buffalocks
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Overcoming Challenges: A Locksmith's Tale of Determination and Responsibility
In the locksmith business, especially in the automotive field, every job brings its own set of challenges and learning opportunities....
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buffalocks
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Been a while, still got it!
It's been a while since I've worked on a VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System), GM's first-generation electronic security system, easily...
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buffalocks
May 30, 20242 min read
Locksmith on the Move: Serving Clarence, Medina, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo in One Morning
I started the day bright and early at the Clarence Travel Plaza, where a storage unit was missing its keys. Thankfully, I was able to...
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buffalocks
May 8, 20242 min read
Broken key? Call a professional..
This morning, a friend of mine who works at a grocery store here in Buffalo called me to tell me about a customer at her store which...
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buffalocks
Dec 24, 20232 min read
Rescuing Old Faithful: A Locksmith's Tale in Buffalo, NY
Got a call Friday evening - "Buffalock and key, Eli speaking, how can I help you?" "Hi my key won't turn in the ignition, can you help?"...
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buffalocks
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Winter is coming! (and so do keys getting lost in the snow)
Reflecting on my first winter as a locksmith, I was astonished by how many individuals lost their keys in the snow. Curiosity led me to a...
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buffalocks
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Why deburring a duplicate key is important (if you don't want your ignition replaced)
I recently received a call from a lady who found herself in a tricky situation at another locksmith's parking lot. She had gone there to...
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