High-security Car Keys: A Web Update

In today's high-tech world, you'd expect professional locksmiths to know their way around the web, but if they think they have to go online to handle key concerns with a new car or truck, you might think about finding a new security pro. That's because many of the latest vehicles feature what are called "side-milled" keys, in which the business end has been ground down along its wider sides, not its narrow edge, to create a high-security solution to vehicle access. The remaining metal is called the "web" of the key, and getting this right is just as important as grinding the security grooves themselves. In fact, specialized tools are required, and a few thousandths of an inch can make the difference between a key that smoothly and quickly engages every time to one that binds and sticks—and requires yet another call to a locksmith. Of course, you could just call Bill’s Mobile Lock first. We’re available for emergencies 24/7 at 734-421-1230, with more information at our own website: www.billsmobilelock.net

Why You Can't Judge a Lock by Its Looks

While most folks may know counterfeit money when they see it, the same isn't always true about counterfeit locks. In fact, it can be tough for even the experts to tell a fake at first glance, because many of them look just like their high-quality counterparts—at least from the outside. It's only when a locksmith comes to do repair work, and has to disassemble the hardware, that the truth comes out. And that's when you find out if your locksmith can handle surprises. Of course, at Bill's MobileLock, we've been handling all kinds of security surprises for more than 25 years now. That incudes dealing with the growing wave of knock-off parts from overseas manufacturers, although, to be sure, our way of "dealing" with them is to never use fakes in the first place. Counterfeit locks may be less expensive than those from the name brands, but they're also less secure, too, and more difficult to fix. In many cases, for example, traditional locksmith tools aren't usable on the counterfeits, which aren’t designed to standard industry specifications. On the other hand, if we do encounter substandard hardware, we'll work to provide practical solutions that resolve not only those issues, but any of your security needs. For more information, call 734-421-1230 or visit: www.billsmobilelock.net

Slide-bolt Security: Getting the Right Combination

Given today’s technological advances, you might think combination locks that use physical number wheels—instead of digital pulses—have become a thing of the past. But security experts continue to develop both new uses for these traditional combination locks and new locks themselves, like the new hardware from Squire that blends combination locks and door-style slide bolts. Squire’s Combi2 Bolt, for example, has four number wheels, it’s both easy to install and easy to change the combination, and Squire offers it with either a black powder coat or with a chrome finish. As a result, it’s an ideal choice for customers who prefer the control and simplicity of a keyless combination lock but don’t want to worry about replacing batteries or avoiding water damage as with electronic combination locks. For more information on the pros and cons of combination-based slide-bolt security solutions—or any security solutions at all—contact Bill’s Mobile Lock at 734-421-1230 or visit online at: www.billsmobilelock.net

A Pit Stop for an Important Auto Service

Older cars are being held onto longer than ever nowadays, and it’s not just dealers or mechanics who can help keep costs down on certain services: So can the right locksmith. For example, when General Motors switched to a new in-dash ignition for popular cars like the Chevy Impala in the late 1990s, the company outlined a certain way to remove the ignition mechanism to repair the occasional stuck or broken key. But it’s not the only way. Backed by our years of experience and unique locksmith-only tools, Bill’s Mobile Lock can get you back on the road in less time—and for less money—than other security pros without our background in auto work and we also can outperform auto-industry folks who don’t have our expertise with keys. Now, we’d never try to change your oil or fix a broken windshield, but we’re not called Bill’s Mobile Lock for nothing. For more info, call us 24/7 at 734-421-1230 or visit: www.billsmobilelock.net

Home Security in the Wireless Age

As more and more people start owning digital devices like smartphones and tablets, wireless technology has changed the way they do all kinds of things, from paying bills to watching TV—to managing their home security. Today, wireless devices can allow folks to ensure their homes are locked despite being thousands of miles from home, receive 24/7 notice if security has been breached, and even see real-time video from security cameras. And at this stage in the digital revolution, not only has the technology become surprisingly affordable, but since so many homes have already gone wireless for their Internet and phone systems, they already have what they need to support a wireless security system. Yet while the advantages of those systems are now in reach of a growing number of homeowners, the expertise required to install them for optimum results isn’t always as easy to find. Unless, of course, you contact the team at Bill’s Mobile Lock. We have both a long track record of past success and a forward-looking approach that keeps us on the cutting-edge of the latest security advances, and we’re available at 734-421-1230 or online at: www.billsmobilelock.net

More Security Solutions: Mortise Locks

Mortise locks—in which the lock hardware is set into a carved-out pocket at the door’s edge—have been popular since the 1850s, and with good reason, too. Not only do they still provide superior security in the right applications, they also provide our clients with plenty of opportunities for decorating their exterior appearance. On the other hand, what they can provide to inexperienced locksmiths is a large set of challenges: Even though mortise locks are generally standardized now, that wasn’t always the case, so many older locksets can require custom work for repair or replacement. And that requires the kind of master locksmith you’ll find at Bill’s Mobile Lock. Our more than four decades of experience, combined with a dedication to staying on the cutting-edge of the industry, mean that we’re just as comfortable working on established hardware like mortise locks as we are the latest electronic security technologies. For more information on how we can help you with either, call us at 1-734-421-1230 or visit us online at: www.billsmobilelock.net

Working Well with Others

A “one size fits all” approach is rarely successful in this business, but it’s not often you come across a security provider that can handle custom solutions as well as Bill’s Mobile Lock. Whether it’s enhancing a current system or installing a new one, we have the expertise to use the best available products—even if they’re from different manufacturers—to create a comprehensive protection system that will meet your specific needs.

That allows us to use technology we can trust from past experiences, even in a new scenario. Take the ProxPro 5355: It can be used to provide controlled, card-reader access to a variety of secure areas, and we know it to be durable, reliable and efficient. What’s more important is the fact that we know how to integrate it into a wide range of security systems so a wide range of our customers can enjoy those benefits. To find out more, call Bill’s Mobile Lock at 734-421-1230 or visit us online at:
www.billsmobilelock.net