When a polar blast hits and your key suddenly refuses to turn, the real danger is not the ice in the cylinder but the snap of ...

As winter settles in, so does the increased chance that your door locks can get frozen. There are several ways to remedy that ...

The ignition lock cylinder is a mechanical part where the ignition key is inserted to start a vehicle. It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component that locks the ignition and ...

Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. The Yale Premier Single Cylinder YH82 is part of the Door Locks test program ...

Is there anything more frustrating than being locked out of your Corvette and having to wait God-knows-how-long for a locksmith? How about being locked out because the key broke off in the door? Still ...

The Kia Boys trend targets Kia and Hyundai vehicles that don’t feature ignition immobilizers. This latest modification is to help curb thefts of vehicles that aren’t eligible for the software upgrade ...

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The SwitchBot lock effectively turns any lock into a smart lock with a minimum of fuss, and inexpensive accessories make it an even better value. Installing a smart lock isn’t for everybody. Whether ...