buffalocksJul 192 min readQuick and Reliable Solutions for Smart Key Issues: A Recent Lockout Success StoryThe other night, I received a call for a lockout involving a 2020 Mazda CX-9. After unlocking the car and retrieving the keys, the...
buffalocksJul 112 min readOvercoming Challenges: A Locksmith's Tale of Determination and ResponsibilityIn the locksmith business, especially in the automotive field, every job brings its own set of challenges and learning opportunities....
buffalocksJun 211 min readBeen 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...
buffalocksMay 302 min readLocksmith on the Move: Serving Clarence, Medina, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo in One MorningI started the day bright and early at the Clarence Travel Plaza, where a storage unit was missing its keys. Thankfully, I was able to...
buffalocksMay 82 min readBroken 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...
buffalocksDec 24, 20232 min readRescuing Old Faithful: A Locksmith's Tale in Buffalo, NYGot 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?"...
buffalocksDec 15, 20231 min readWinter 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...
buffalocksDec 6, 20232 min readWhy 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...