Al's Locksmith

You probably know that England's Tower of London was a prison and the scene of historical bloodshed. Did you know, though, that the tradition of locking its outer gates each night has persisted without a single lapse for over 450 years?

Did you know locksmithing can also be a hobby? King Louis XVI was an avid locksmithing enthusiast and was often encouraged in his hobby because of its practical application.

Not surprisingly, early car locks were mechanical rather than electronic. Basically, manufacturers would use a certain type of key blank that could be cut to fit any lock in their line of cars (usually either pin tumbler or wafer tumbler).

Do you ever worry that the locks you can buy at the hardware store aren’t really as heavy duty as they claim on the packaging? Let’s talk about the level of security you’re trying to create so that we can help you select and install the appropriate locks.

One of the hallmarks of a good automobile locksmith service is that we rely on skill and expertise to open a locked car – not force. This saves hundreds of dollars in repair and replacement costs, because when one car lock is replaced, the others will also need replacing.