DIY Unlock Car Door – Keys Locked In Car
DIY Locksmith Lock Picking Tips There are several Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to bypassing or picking car doors. Here are a few tips from a professional locksmith that may help you. Car Door Locked / Open A Car Door without Keys The number one most effective way to bypass a car door lock […]
Who to call if you lock your keys in your car.
Can I call The Police To Open A Locked Car? Who do you call when you lock your keys in your car? Many people assume if they call the police or fire department that they will come open their car for them. The fact is that police departments are not supposed to open your car […]
Important Roanoke VA Locksmith Notice: Big Lick Locksmith
We are a locksmith yes, however we primarily provide emergency locksmith service in the Roanoke Area. What does this mean exactly and why post this notice? It means we are an emergency lock-out service that works in a niche area of locksmith work. We do not provide certain services and specialize in certain areas (Are […]
When you lock your keys in your car.
What to do when you lock your keys inside your car! For starters do not break your window or call the police (Unless an infant is locked in the car and temperatures are high). This is one subject that I should expand on. I get about 6 calls a year and people say I need […]
Warning – Using Slim Jim To Unlock Cars?
Using a Slim Jim to try and unlock you car can cause expensive damage. Many of us have locked keys inside our car – I have locked my keys in the car a few times in my life, and the first thing that comes to mind to many is a slim jim. I have watched many people […]
Recent Roanoke Locksmith Customer Reviews
Here are some of the Recent review we have received from customers in the Roanoke VA area. We would like to thank them for sharing with us. We strive to help everyone as fast as possible and as affordable as possible at Big Lick Locksmith – Remember our name BIGLICK and tell others about us!
Protect Your Home From Bump Keys
A bump key is a filed-down key that is used to open pin-tumbler locks. While locksmiths sometimes use bump keys to open locks that have been accidentally locked from the outside, criminals also use bump keys to break into homes, mailboxes, vehicles, and bike locks. Any cylinder lock is a target for a bump key […]
Locksmith Tip: Use longer deadbolts
Longer deadbolts. The length of the actual deadbolt (Part That Goes In Jamb) portion of the deadbolt lock can help to make a lock much more secure. The length that the deadbolt extends from the door edge is called the “throw”. A throw of at least 1-inch is recommend by lock experts. A longer throw […]
Using A Secure Strike Plate – Home Security
A secure strike plate. The strike plate is a part of every door lock, and the spot where it is attached to the door frame is often a weak point in the door/lock system. However, there are strike plates that are available in heavy gauge metal and with screws of up to 3+ inches long. […]
Locksmith Terms Glossary – Dictionary Q-T
Locksmith Terms Glossary Q-T rack bolt A bolt, usually a door bolt, which is toothed so that it may be operated by a pinion. radiused forend A lock forend which is shaped radically, for use on one of a pair of swing doors. rebate The measurement of the stepped reduction or recess in theforend of a rebated lock. […]