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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Locksmith Tales from Buffalo, NY
buffalocks
- Jul 19
- 1 min
Revamping Your Home Security: Modern Solutions for Old Mortised Locksets
Mortised locksets have long been a staple in home security, known for their durability and longevity. High-quality mortised locksets can...
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buffalocks
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Keys, keys, keys... and more keys!
It's usually lost car keys that I'm called to replace, and it's definitely the bread and butter of my business. But every once in a...
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buffalocks
- Jul 11
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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 15
- 1 min
Keyed Entry to a Keypad Entry
Keyed entry trim replaced with a keypad trim on back door's exit device.
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buffalocks
- May 8
- 2 min
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
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Push lock servicing on an old medicine cabinet
Might be a bit of a boring post but I was very happy with how nice this job turned out. Was called to service an old medicine cabinet at...
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buffalocks
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Locksmith in Buffalo NY
Just wanted to share my listing on Bing: https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=6dd358a5-965d-4fd1-a25f-7891d2b6bed5&cp=42.940008~-78.879097&lvl=...
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buffalocks
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Kaba Simplex install
Just wanted to show a nice job I did for a customer. The customer wanted a Kaba Simplex installed on his front door. The Kaba Simplex...
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buffalocks
- Mar 5
- 1 min
When fixing an older mortised lockset wasn't a viable option..
Was rekeying a few locks for a customer and noticed a mortised lockset with a mulfunctioning latch. I origianlly thought an internal...
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buffalocks
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Just as things were going so well...
Ensuring a successful locksmith business involves more than just possessing the right tools and expertise. It goes beyond knowing how to...
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buffalocks
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Tough Problems, Simple Solutions!
Weather can create all sorts of problems with doors and locks and we know weather here in Buffalo! Doors shift, locks freeze - all are...
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buffalocks
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Embracing my role as Buffalo's 24/7 emergency locksmith
I was tired and already in bed when the phone rang a little after midnight. I weighed staying in bed vs getting up, getting dressed,...
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buffalocks
- Dec 24, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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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