Locksmith

Locksmith

Josh-the-Locksmith

25 Years Experience

Austin, TX

Male, 46

I've been a locksmith since 1998. I did automotive residential & commercial work from 1998 to 2008. From 2008 to 2018, I did some residential, but mostly commercial work. I have been project managing & estimating since 2018. I used to locksmith in the Chicago area, now the Austin area.

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Last Answer on June 11, 2024

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Can I get a replacement key made for my kia soul

Asked by A Brown about 3 years ago

Yes

I have a 97 ford expedition i lost the key. I couldnt afford a lovksmith so i researched and was under the impression i could get a new lock cylinderwith key and transponder receiver that matched now car will start but wont run help!!!

Asked by J Fryslie almost 3 years ago

Wish I could help, but I haven’t worked on cars in 15 years. However, usually car keys are a lot more complicated than just swapping out a cylinder. Usually there is programming that needs to be done. My guess is you still need to take your car to the dealer, or call a locksmith to come out & program your vehicle.

Hello. Just bought a car from an auction (2017 focus rs) and it has come with no fob key. Is there anyway I can program one my self or anyway to start it without a key ?

Thanks

Asked by Jude over 2 years ago

No and no. You will have to get a locksmith to come out.

how do you stop someone from pressing a butter knife on a doorknob latch and opening the door?

Asked by Shel over 2 years ago

You can install a latch guard to cover the gap between the jamb and the door. Or, if the lock is installed and adjusted correctly, you can’t pull the latch back. It’s designed to lock the latch in the extended position. https://youtu.be/x0Rl_j-xJhY?si=3paMiQhzjrwwkxnE

Broke a key off in my public storage lock is it possible to get that out

Asked by Adrian 10 months ago

Yes you can. A locksmith has special tools to pull that broken key out without damaging the function of the lock in most cases.

Hi i have a patio/Slider door and it has a way to lock it from the inside
I want to know if they make a keylock that i can hopefully drill a hole and make it lock from the outside also???

Asked by Jum 10 months ago

I would assume yes. You could search for a compatible lock at Strybuc.com, or if you know the manufacturer of the door, you may be able to get one from them or through a distributor who sells that brand.

I have an OTOFIX smart watch that came with my OTOFIX IM1. I am not a locksmith just an automotive technician. The watch came with the tool and I want to program it to my 2022 subaru Outback.

Asked by Ben about 1 year ago

Contact Otofix?