When the thermometer dips below freezing temperatures at Mr. Locksmith we receive many calls from customers who are locked out of their cars because the car door lock is frozen. Note: the most common cause of frozen car locks is the customer washed their car and not only is the car lock frozen but the entire door. Most of the time only a small amount of water has entered the car lock via the key hole.

So what do you do if your car door lock is frozen “do not pour hot water over your car door and car lock.” Boiling water may or may not work but the hot water may damage the door lock and seals. Also, the water will freeze again this time in the lock and linkage.

I have found the best method to loosen up the frozen lock is using a spray “Lock De-icer.” Lock De-icer is available at most Automotive Stores and Canadian Tire.

No Lock De-icer? If you are at home Hook up a blow dryer. If you don’t have a long enough extension cord try warming your key with a lighter (not too hot or you can melt some parts of the lock, a lot of plastic parts in modern car locks). Just heat the key up and put it into the lock, remove the key and reheat, keep doing this until the lock will eventually unfreeze and open. Note: If you do not have a lighter use you hands to warm the key.

Lubricate Your Car Locks:
During cold weather flush your car locks with WD40 to remove the moisture (do not use oil, this attracts dust and dirt and will eventually jam the lock). Again, the best solution is “Lock De-Icer” sprayed into the car lock key hole. Gently put the tip of your car key into the lock to push back the key lock dust cover and spray lock de-icer into the keyway.

Never try to force your door open. Cold plastic and metal become brittle and cold metal will break with very little force. We have had to open cars with a broken car door handle because the customer try to force open the door.

A very simple method is to try opening the passenger door or the cars hatch. However, most modern cars only have a drivers door lock and no passenger lock.

Hopefully these simple methods can help you. If you do call us at Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmiths to open your car we use a portable rechargeable hair dryer and Lock De-icer to open your frozen car door lock.

If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider for 24 hour locksmith Vancouver reimbursement.

Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmiths is a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. Please call today and ask for Terry 604-782-6996.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

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Locked out? Need Keys? Keys locked in your car? or worst, keys locked in the trunk?

When I passed my drivers license (one day after I turned 16yrs old) and I could now, after school and weekends, do emergency mobile locksmith service. My favorite locksmith job was “keys locked in car.” I could open any car with a homemade long piece of banding steel (later I bought a “Slim Jim”) and a coat hanger with a Sheperd’s hook bent on one end. I later updated my coat hanger to a chrome coat hanger (people got upset when I just used a plain coat hanger).

I could open any car in less than 60 seconds. Today with modern cars with anti-theft devices, air bags in the door, pick resistant locks I have a large car opening kit filled with air wedges, long reach tools that glow in the dark, bendable tools with hooks and lasso and a computer program to help me open the harder cars. Also, I have specialized lock picks to open pick resistant locks (BMW, Lexus, etc.).

Note: Tennis balls blowing air into the keyhole will not open any car (fun stunt on Youtube).

Locked out of car video

We at Mr. Locksmith Automotive Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service specialize in opening cars and trunks without damaging the vehicle.

If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider for emergency 24 hour locksmith vancouver reimbursement.

We provide full 24hr Mobile Locksmith and automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Terry 604-782-6996

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 
3rd Generation Master Locksmith 
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

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At Mr. Locksmith we have noticed a trend with Residential Break & Enters the thieves are stealing the homeowners car keys and stealing the car or van from the home.

Recently, the only female on the Top 10 list for most wanted car thieves in BC was arrested in Langley with the help of the police helicopter. The female car thief had allegedly broken into a Surrey home and had stolen the home owners minivan. The suspect was arrested when she stopped the van at a park in Langley to let her dog out.

Sgt. Gord Elias of the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) stated “She’s a very well known car thief.”
Since the list was released, police have caught six of the 10 most wanted car thieves in B.C.

You can watch car thieves online getting caught after stealing a “bait” car at www.baitcar.com

Most newer cars of equipped with a theft deterrent system with the car keys having an embedded transponder or chip that is matched to the car. The car will only start with the correct matched transponder chip key inserted into the ignition. However, if a theft breaks into your home they may find your spare car keys and steal your car.

Terry Whin-Yates from Mr. Locksmith recommends you secure your home or condo with an UL rated High Security Deadbolt from a BC Licensed Locksmith. A UL rated Deadbolt is pick and drill resistant. For further information visit http://mrlocksmith.com

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) is a 3rd Generation Master Locksmith with over 25 Years Locksmithing experience. Terry has a locksmith license and his Locksmith companies all have their BC Security Business License (B4227).

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com

www.mrlocksmith.com Locksmith School 5 Day Locksmith Course.

In Vancouver (Broadway/Boundary Rd) and other Canadian Cities, I will be offering my Five (5) days hands on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:

June 6-10, 2011 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Vancouver, BC)
Visit www.mrlocksmith.com for additional dates.

Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

http://www.mrlocksmith.com/ we offer a series of locksmithing courses.

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Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-782-6996

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

We’re a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. We’re competent, reliable, and friendly.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). I recommend completing the Security Worker Application “Locksmith under Supervision” online as follows:

On-line application:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/eservice/index.htm

Print and complete the fingerprint form and take it to your local police for fingerprinting. Call them to check what hours they are available for fingerprinting.

The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.

Which Locksmith Class are you interested in attending?

Thanks

Terry 604-773-5625

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

I will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on Basic Locksmith Training as follows:

June 6-10, 2011 (M-F, 9am-5pm) Vancouver, BC

At our own Mr. Locksmith College provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.

Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys. 

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

I recommend completing the Security Worker Application “Locksmith under Supervision” online as follows:

On-line application:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/eservice/index.htm

Print and complete the fingerprint form and take it to your local police for fingerprinting. Call them to check what hours they are available for fingerprinting.

The Locksmith apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class. 

Which Locksmith Class are you interested in attending?

E-mail or call me for further details.

Thanks

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrlocksmith.com