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How to Recognise a Shady Auto Locksmith

Posted 23/11/21 by Elspeth Myers

Here at 3D Autokeys, we keep our ears to the ground, and unfortunately, we have recently heard an increase of complaints about rogue auto locksmiths. We urge people to read the article below and follow…

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Protecting Your Car From Theft

Posted 01/10/21 by Elspeth Myers

Here at 3D Autokeys, we take vehicle security seriously! Our dedicated team of auto locksmith professionals are often called out to vehicles to enhance security measures. Aside from professional services that you can view here,…

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What is Keyless Car Theft?

Posted 09/09/21 by Elspeth Myers

What Is Keyless Car Theft? Keyless car theft, otherwise known as 'relay theft', is where the signal from a key fob from a 'keyless entry' car is captured by a thief standing close to the…

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The Benefits Of Key Cutting

Posted 27/07/21 by Elspeth Myers

Keeping our keys safe is a no-brainer, but it can be easy to put off getting a spare key until you are in need. No matter how careful we are, it takes just one moment…

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The Future Of Keyless Technology

Posted 15/06/21 by Elspeth Myers

From the humble car key to keyless start technology, the advancements are ever-expanding. In 2016 we saw BMW introduce modern displays on the dashboard of the vehicle, allowing the driver to lock and unlock the…

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The Advancement Of Automotive Keys

Posted 01/06/21 by Elspeth Myers

In 1949 Chrysler implemented the first keyed ignition and, with it, of course, the first automotive key. In 1965 Ford employed double-sided keys, which allowed the driver to insert the key into the ignition in…

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