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Other situations where a locksmith might be useful.
Say the words locksmith too many people, and many will say they are useful if you have locked yourself out. A few perhaps would say that they are useful in fitting a lock to a door in the home, but there are other situations where a locksmith can be invaluable that many simply have not thought about.
Car security. It is harder to lock your keys in the car than it used to be, which is no bad thing, but losing your keys, or having them stolen is still alive and well in today's world. Many locksmith's can you back into your car with a minimum of fuss, so it could be a good idea to put the number of a good emergency locksmith in your phone, or carry the number in your purse or wallet.
Padlocks. As you probably know these come in all shapes and sizes, and they are designed for a variety of uses. If you have a particularly valuable object in a garage for example, it may be worth asking a locksmith to assess which one is best for your needs. Also, should you lose the keys, who are you going to call? Remember, with padlocks, you get what you pay for.
Cutting keys. Though there are places where you can get keys cut, and all do a good job, there are some keys which they cannot duplicate. It could be worth asking your local locksmith to cut a key which has proved elusive to the usual outlets.
24 hour locksmith, would like to say that the range of services available from most locksmiths extend beyond what is mentioned here, and normally, anything lock or home security related, is an area which they are very knowledgeable about, and that locksmiths are always happy to assist.
