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I have 'this type of car key' and mines not working or I have lost one, what do I do now?  We've all been there. Lost your keys somewhere in the house (probably in a 'safe' place), kids have thrown your keys down some kind of hole... or the battery in the key fob has been going flat for weeks and you 'keep meaning to get the battery replaced' and then it flat out dies on you? This is an inevitable but truly frustrating situation and one which happens right when you need to get somewhere. Simple car keys are...

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There are a number of people who do not have a spare key for their home or their car. This, one could suggest, is the biggest reason why Locksmiths are called out to people's homes due to people being locked out.  There are some simple and very cost effective ways to combat this situation and prevent a locksmith call out fee.  1. Get a spare key cut and leave in a Key Safe attached to your house. 2. Get a spare key cut and leave with a friend or relative that lives close by. This will prevent a lock out...

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If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it's that we expose ourselves to germs multiple times a day.  We've been told over and over again, to reduce the spread of germs, we need to reduce our touch of surfaces, wash our hands with soap, use antibacterial gel, etc. We have all done this. Some of us go the extra mile by using our feet, backs, elbow pits and heads to open and close doors, however this is not always practical or safe... but is always 100% fun to watch.  Perhaps we should consider the use of speciality made equipment that reduces...

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At Lock Supplies we love a good o'l Digital Door lock! We get excited when our trusted suppliers bring out new products, as was the case when Yale released their Yale Assure SL Deadbolt. Just recently they have released this brilliant Deadbolt in Matt Black. The Yale Assure SL Deadbolt comes stand alone, in an Entrance set with Lockwood leverset or an Entrance set with Pull Handle. Whichever your need, the Matt Black finish looks spectacular.  Along with its special finish the Yale Assure SL Deadbolt also allows you to lock and unlock your door with the sleek touchscreen keypad....

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At Lock Supplies we have many services we offer to residential customers. As explored in an earlier blog we offer home security needs, safes, door furniture, Locksmith services plus much more. But did you know at Lock Supplies we also have a large trade customer base we service?   At Lock Supplies we can assist trade customers to access products on bulk orders for pick up or delivery, trade accounts, consultations, site inspections, advice, specialists, the list goes on. We regularly meet with builders to explore door hardware for their new builds. We have access to catalogues from all our...

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