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The Importance of Key Management for Home and Business Security

In both residential and commercial settings, effective key management is crucial for maintaining security. At Shield Locksmiths, we understand that how you handle keys can significantly impact your safety. Here’s why proper key management should be a top priority.1. Preventing Unauthorized AccessOne of the primary reasons for managing keys effectively is to prevent unauthorized access to your property. Keys can easily be lost or misplaced, leading to potential security risks. By keeping track ...

Isuzu N series truck. lost keys

In the fast-paced world of logistics, the last thing a fleet manager needs is to be stranded with a load of goods due to misplaced truck keys. We recently encountered a situation with a valued fleet customer who found themselves in a tight spot after losing all keys to their Isuzu N Series truck. This scenario prompted us to delve into the unique challenges of dealing with lost keys for these robust trucks, which run on a 24V electrical system. Isuzu N Series trucks, known for their durability ...

COVID-19

Due to the current pandemic around the world we have implemented the following OHS measures for the safety of our staff and customers.For the health and safety of our staff and family we reserve the right to leave site or request the below to be implemented if it is not already in place.- All staff members will wear a mask or face covering and gloves while visiting any job site.- Limited to one site contact in the area of staff members.- All site contacts must wear a mask at all times while staf...

Modern Car Keys

During the 1990s car theft around the world had become a major problem for police, insurers and the motorist. Thieves could steal a car in minutes. Something had to be done, leading to the development of the electronic immobilizer. A number of different electronic immobilizer systems have been developed around the world with the transponder chipped key the most common. The introduction of the electronic key by car manufacturers required the actual key with the matched chip or electronic coding t...

Locksmith scams and how to avoid them.

Being locked out of your house or car can be a worrying and stressful time but you cant just call the first add that pops up in front of you when searching for a locksmith. There are company's trading as locksmiths that a far from being trained or even qualified in the trade. These company will offer you the bait and switch scam. First you will be quoted a fee of $45-$50 to open your door or car then after a few moments of trying to open your door they will inform you that you have a high securi...

Home Security Tips

Change your locks. If you have recently moved into a new house or rental you may want to consider changing your locks. There is nothing more worrying then not knowing how many keys can access your property and you can never be 100% certain that the builders or real estate/past tenants have handed back all the keys. For a small price and peace of mind this should be one of the first things you do along with connecting power/water to any new property. Install a motion sensitive light above your f...